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Puchong poultry plant electrocuting chickens without halal certification, says Mais
The Selangor Islamic Religious Department has raised concerns over a Muslim-owned slaughterhouse in Puchong that lacks halal certification despite supplying processed chicken to restaurants. The facility has been identified as using electrocution methods to kill poultry.
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A poultry processing plant in Puchong has come under scrutiny from religious authorities for operating without proper halal certification while supplying chicken products to Muslim-owned restaurants in the area. The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Mais) revealed that the slaughterhouse, despite being Muslim-owned, has not obtained the necessary halal accreditation required for facilities handling meat destined for consumption by Muslim customers. The facility has been identified as using electrocution to kill chickens as part of its processing operations. Mais did not provide details about when the department became aware of the facility's operations or what immediate steps would be taken to address the certification gap. The discovery highlights ongoing concerns about oversight in the halal supply chain, particularly among smaller processors that may bypass formal certification procedures while still serving the Muslim market. Halal certification in Malaysia requires facilities to adhere to specific standards regarding animal welfare, slaughter methods, and facility cleanliness under the purview of religious authorities.