Melaka: A frozen meat outlet in Ayer Keroh, near here, was found using the word halal on its signboard, despite not holding a Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Melaka KPDN director Dr Mohd Hazimin Jamaludin said in a joint operation with the Melaka Islamic Religious Department (JAIM) at 11 am today, authorities discovered 28.85 kg of frozen meat worth RM7,802.15 bearing an unauthorised halal logo. He stated that the business owner could not produce a valid halal certificate and that the outlet was also not registered under the SPHM issued by JAKIM.

"The business owner is suspected of violating Order 4(1) of the Trade Descriptions (Definition of Halal) Order 2011, which defines the requirements for using the halal label under the Trade Descriptions Act 2011 (Act 730)," he said in a statement after the operation. In addition to the halal certification issue, the shop was fined for using an unverified electronic weighing scale under the Weights and Measures Act 1972.

Mohd Hazimin warned traders against using misleading halal logos or displays that could deceive customers or create doubt. He emphasized that Melaka KPDN officers regularly monitor and run operations to enforce the law and urged consumers to report any misconduct or issues.