Kota Bharu: A total of 460 premises in Kelantan have been issued with the Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM), including 50 premises owned by non-Muslims, said State Islamic Development, Dakwah, Information and Public Relations Committee chairman Mohd Asri Mat Daud. He noted that premises that have not been issued with the SPHM or whose certificates have expired could apply for a new application.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, a temporary licence, valid for a year, would be issued to enable owners to carry out renovations to the premises according to the conditions stipulated in the application. Mohd Asri emphasized that the process of obtaining the SPHM is straightforward. Owners only need to comply with the conditions, including adhering to all instructions when asked to modify the premises.

Mohd Asri also mentioned that some premises had their SPHM suspended due to non-compliance with the stipulated conditions, despite warnings issued to make the necessary changes. “The suspension action is made by the Halal Division of the Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department based on the Malaysia Halal Certification Manual 2020,” he said at a programme held in conjunction with the launch of the state-level prayer month.