{
  "id": 18269358,
  "title": "Armizan: Ministry to act if false halal labelling found in Puchong chicken case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/armizan-ministry-to-act-if-false-halal-labelling-found-in-puchong",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T06:48:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1571398/armizan-ministry-act-if-false-halal-labelling-found-puchong-chicken"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Minister Armizan Mohd Ali of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has declared that the government will take strong measures if false labeling of chicken as halal is discovered in a recent case from Puchong, Selangor. The minister emphasized that the ministry's primary focus lies in ensuring halal labeling at the retail level, verifying that marketed products originate from certified and lawful sources. The ministry assumes responsibility for halal labeling within this framework, scrutinizing products labeled as halal at the point of sale to confirm their genuine halal status. During a press conference following the launch of Tealive Sparkling Crafted Tea-Prebiotic Soda, Minister Armizan addressed the case of false chicken labeling, revealing that it is being jointly investigated by the ministry and the Selangor Islamic Religious Department. He confirmed that the investigation is currently being led by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department in collaboration with the ministry, and that any updates or further developments concerning the company involved will be announced by the department at appropriate intervals.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will take stern action if false trade descriptions were used in the alleged sale of non-halal chicken in Puchong, Selangor.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Jais probing ownership of raided Puchong poultry plant",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/jais-probing-ownership-of-raided-puchong-poultry-plant",
        "published": "2026-11-03T13:46:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}