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Puchong facility raided over alleged halal violations in poultry processing
Authorities in Selangor have seized more than 6.5 tonnes of raw chicken from a Puchong facility suspected of breaching halal slaughter requirements. Twelve foreign workers were detained during the operation.
LSN Malaysia ·
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 30 — Enforcement officers conducted a raid on a poultry processing facility in Puchong, uncovering what is believed to be non-compliant halal practices in the handling of chicken products. The operation resulted in the seizure of 6.5 tonnes of raw chicken allegedly subjected to scalding procedures prior to slaughter, which contravenes Islamic dietary requirements.
The facility's operations appear to have bypassed mandatory halal protocols governing the treatment of poultry before slaughter. Authorities documented evidence suggesting systematic deviation from established procedures that must be observed to maintain halal certification and consumer trust.
Twelve foreign nationals employed at the premises were detained for questioning as investigations into the facility's operations continue. Regulatory agencies are examining records and processing methods to determine the full scope of potential violations and the duration of non-compliant production.
The raid underscores ongoing enforcement efforts by Malaysian authorities to maintain halal standards across the food processing sector. Such violations carry significant implications for both consumer protection and the integrity of Malaysia's halal certification system, which is closely monitored by both domestic regulators and the broader Muslim consumer market in the region.