Kuala lumpur: Halal products imported from the United States (US) must still comply with the standards set by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department’s (JAKIM), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Tengku Zafrul emphasized during a press conference today that while Malaysia has agreed with the US to facilitate the process of importing halal products, there will be no compromise on the halal standards. This statement comes in the wake of the US announcing a reduction in tariffs on Malaysian exports, lowering them to 19 percent from the previous 25 percent.

Refuting circulating rumours, Tengku Zafrul reaffirmed Malaysia’s unwavering commitment to maintaining its halal requirements. He highlighted the importance of not compromising on these standards and urged that no party should convey a misleading impression regarding the government’s firm stance on this matter.