Halal Inspections In Belait District
By Liza Mohd

Bandar Seri Begawan - As A preventive step in ensuring that fresh meat and cooked foods sold at Ramadhan stalls are halal, surprise checks were conducted yesterday afternoon at two major sites of Ramadhan stalls in Belait District - Tudong Saji Kuala Belait and Pasarneka Seria.

The operation codenamed "Operasi Ramadhan" was jointly conducted by 13 officers from the Halal Import Permit Issuing Board and seven Enforcement Unit officials from Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Department.

Stall operators and food vendors have been reminded of the importance of ensuring that foods were prepared in a hygienic manner and most importantly fit for Muslim consumption.

During the operation, which started at 2pm, stall operators and food vendors at Ramadhan stalls in Tudong Saji and Pasarneka Seria were required to show purchase receipts for meat and chicken to prove that the meats were bought from authorised outlets and abattoirs in the country.

Enforcement officials from Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Boards also closely observed the safety aspects of the stalls, cleanliness and business permits.

Belait District became the second district whose Ramadhan stalls have come under scrutiny to ensure that they sell only Halal foods.

The operation has been carried out since the establishment of the Halal Meat Act ten years ago and according to the law, anyone found selling dubious meat or chicken are liable for prosecution. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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