SINGAPORE: Singapore authorities are looking into allegations raised by the public here that the alleged improprieties in the importation and packaging of halal meat in Malaysia could have also been taking place in the republic.
In its official Facebook page, Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) said the council and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) will determine if the alleged improprieties affect the Singapore market.
According to Muis, it is also writing to the relevant authority in Malaysia to request for more information.
Apart from this, there have been messages circulating on social media expressing concern that this frozen meat from Malaysia could have also been imported into Singapore, Muis said.
“You may be aware of recent media reports in Malaysia regarding an alleged meat cartel syndicate based in Malaysia that smuggles, repacks and relabels non-halal frozen meat items as ‘halal-certified’ for sale in Malaysia.
“Muis notes that the Malaysian authorities have issued statements that they are investigating the matter, and urging the public not to speculate on the outcome of the investigation or to spread rumours,” it wrote.