{
  "id": 17799478,
  "title": "Halal expert calls for accredited slaughterers at all poultry slaughterhouses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/halal-expert-calls-for-accredited-slaughterers-at-all-poultry",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T13:05:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1569299/halal-expert-calls-accredited-slaughterers-all-poultry-slaughterhouses"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: A halal management expert has called for all poultry slaughterhouses to employ accredited slaughterers and halal checkers, even if they do not pursue halal certification. Dr Nor Aina Mhd Khotib, director of the Universiti Utara Malaysia Institute of Halal Management, believes this requirement should extend to smaller operators such as roadside slaughterhouses to ensure trained personnel handle the slaughtering and checks. She emphasized that being Muslim is not sufficient to replace the necessary training and assessment for accredited slaughterers, who must complete a course and undergo an interview to obtain accreditation. Dr Aina argued that oversight must also address hygiene, drainage, and the disposal of blood and waste, requiring collaboration between religious, veterinary, and other relevant authorities. The Department of Islamic Development (Jakim) cannot manage this alone, as slaughterhouses also fall under the jurisdiction of the Veterinary Services Department. Dr Aina noted that smaller operators find it challenging to meet waste management requirements when pursuing halal certification and suggested the government provide designated slaughtering facilities to assist these operators. She proposed that schools and universities could encourage more operators to seek certification by mandating their food providers to source chicken from halal-certified slaughterhouses. Dr Aina emphasized that the pressure on smaller businesses might incentivize them to obtain halal certification if the requirements are made more accessible.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: All slaughterhouses supplying Muslim consumers should be required to employ accredited slaughterers and halal checkers, even if they do not seek halal certification, a halal management expert said.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr Nor Aina calls for accredited slaughterers at all poultry slaughterhouses.",
    "Requirement extends to smaller operators like roadside slaughterhouses.",
    "Collaboration needed between religious, veterinary authorities for hygiene and waste management."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}