How will Sarawak ensure meat imports are halal?

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Sarawak's Measures to Ensure Halal Meat Imports

The Sarawak government is implementing a multi-pronged approach to ensure the integrity of halal meat imports, involving enhanced inspections and the establishment of dedicated committees. These measures are designed to prevent the entry of smuggled and non-halal meat into the state.
Enhanced Inspection of Imported Meat

The Sarawak Veterinary Services Department and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department are being tasked with significantly strengthening their inspections of all meat imported into Sarawak. This directive aims to create a more robust screening process at the point of entry, thereby reducing the likelihood of non-halal products entering the supply chain.
Establishment of an Integrated Action Committee

An integrated action committee is being formed specifically to conduct inspections of meat slaughtering premises within Sarawak. This committee will carry out on-site examinations of these facilities. Any meat identified as non-halal during these inspections will be subject to seizure, ensuring that only compliant products remain available.
Support for Halal Enforcement Committee

The Sarawak government has expressed its support for the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs' initiative to create a Halal Legal and Enforcement Committee. This proposed committee would include representatives from the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) and the State Islamic Religious Department (Jain), pooling expertise from various bodies to strengthen halal enforcement.

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