{
  "id": 17357436,
  "title": "Chickens dead before slaughter do not meet halal requirements, says Jakim",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/chickens-dead-before-slaughter-do-not-meet-halal-requirements-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T06:29:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1567597/chickens-dead-slaughter-do-not-meet-halal-requirements-says-jakim"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) declared that chickens discovered dead prior to slaughter do not comply with halal requirements, following an inspection of an abattoir in Puchong, Selangor. According to Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee, director-general of Jakim, if these allegations are verified, the chickens would not satisfy the specifications for halal slaughter. In Islamic law, permissible meat must be slaughtered according to syarak regulations, one of which stipulates that the animal must be alive during the process. Therefore, dead chickens before slaughter would be classified as carrion. Over 6.5 tonnes of chicken suspected of being processed without adhering to Islamic slaughter requirements and halal certification standards were seized in a recent raid on a Puchong warehouse. Jakim views this situation seriously due to its impact on Islamic law compliance, hygiene, and public trust in the halal status of chicken supplies. Initial assessments suggest that the facility allegedly conducted the slaughter, processing, and distribution of raw chicken without proper permits or approvals from local authorities. Companies without valid permits cannot apply for the Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM), as possessing a municipal council license is a certification prerequisite. The abattoir did not possess a SPHM issued by Jakim, rendering any sales records from the premises ineligible for inclusion in Jakim's halal certification monitoring records. Hence, relevant authorities must address the issue within their respective jurisdictions, taking necessary actions to trace, recall, and potentially seize affected supplies while adhering to existing laws.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Chickens found to have died before slaughter do not meet halal requirements, the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) said, following a raid on an abattoir in Puchong, Selangor.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}