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Christmas decorations have nothing to do with halal status, says Akmal The UMNO Youth chief and Melaka Exco calls on the state authorities to review a circular purportedly banning such decorations in halal-certified outlets UMNO Youth chief Datuk Seri Dr Akmal Saleh has disagreed with a purported ban on Christmas decorations at halal-certified eateries and hotels, saying it has no bearing whatsoever on the halal status of the food sold. The Merlimau, Melaka Assemblyman also called on the Melaka Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JAIM) to review the said circular. “For example, what would be wrong with a halal-certified restaurant owned by non-Muslims putting up ‘Merry Christmas’ decorations? “As long as the food and drinks do not come from haram sources, I believe the food remains halal,” FMT quoted him as saying via Facebook post today. Akmal said he had also discussed the matter with several muftis, who agreed with him that the halal status of food and drinks is dependent only on ...

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Safee Sali said Harimau Malaya must continue to receive support as the team represent Malaysia on the international stage. Bernama Picture The decision by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) to overturn the results of three of Malaysia’s Tier 1 international friendly matches, after finding they had fielded ineligible players, must be respected and accepted. According to Malaysian official news agency Bernama , former national striker Encik Safee Sali suggested that the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) move forward and focus on efforts to develop the country’s football. “FIFA have made a decision, and we must accept what has been stated, including the defeats and the penalties imposed. What is more important now is that we develop our game. “Mistakes have been made, and FIFA have imposed punishment. We must not repeat the mistakes. We need to move on and take more positive steps, one step at a time,” he told a media conference on the 2025 MommyHana Safee Sa...