Indonesia's new halal logo has moved away from the familiar green emblem to a wayang-inspired purple one with the Arabic text for "halal" written in calligraphy.

“The need for another halal logo is to distinguish products that were produced by Muslims against that of non-Muslims…[to help] Muslim entrepreneurs make forays into the halal markets locally ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Laboratory tests have found no pork DNA in the ham and cheese sandwiches at the centre of a halal logo-misuse controversy in Malaysia last month, but their manufacturer has been ...

PUTRAJAYA: Traders are reminded not to misuse the halal logo on their products as a tool to increase sales, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad.

He said the proposed logo to be issued by Ikiam, which would denote products produced by Muslims, would go hand in hand with the halal logo issued by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia ...

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PUTRAJAYA: The halal logo cannot be used on products together with non-Islamic religious symbols or those promoted in conjunction with non-Muslim religious festivals, said Datuk Othman Mustapha said.

KUALA LUMPUR: Businesses that misuse the halal logo will be taken to task, said Malaysia’s religious affairs minister amid a furore over a ham and cheese sandwich sold by a convenience store chain.