A LARGE number of X users criticised the use of Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) Halal logo with ‘Dijamin Halal’ written on it alongside a poster of the Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) candidate during the Mahkota nomination day yesterday (Sept 14), saying it is rude and a violation of a commercial symbol.
The post from PKR Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin garnered much attention, with comments from X users. Most of the remarks condemn PN for the use of the logo during the nomination day.
The MP said he is confused about the use of the logo by PN, questioning how a party and its candidate can get the ‘dijamin halal’ logo. The sarcasm does not end there.
Dijamin Halal
Mohon penjelasan bagaimana sesebuah parti politik dan calon dijamin halal?
Siapa yang keluar pensijilan?
Saya bukan Islam, saya konfius. Dengan segala hormatnya saya tanya. pic.twitter.com/PW5lY3rnOG
— SimTzeTzin 沈志勤 🇲🇾 (@simtzetzin) September 14, 2024
An X user asked which department of JAKIM handles this apparent new offering, that is candidates with halal certificates and logo.
Looks like a @MyJAKIM halal logo. Maybe it’s a new product line/offering 🤔
— Prince 🤴 (@srksays) September 14, 2024
However, another user believes PN has lost the plot, similar to the display of ubi kayu during the Kuala Kubu Bharu (KKB) nomination day in April. Pakatan Harapan defeated the PN candidate in the by-election.
Menunggang isu ni, sama mcm bawak ubi kayu hr tu. Dah xde apa nak offer, buat la benda merepek2 mcm ni.
— piupiu (@azryn81) September 14, 2024
But for user @FiqRSSB, while it is an apparent serious offence, she asked political leaders and parties to explain who issued the certificate for the candidate. She also asked why some people are silent on this. Is it because this joke is not from the DAP? – Sept 15, 2024
@drakmalsaleh tolong bersuara bab ni!!Sapa yang keluarkan sijil halal pada calon PN Dun Mahkota ni? UMNO ka? PN ka? Pas ka? atau @MyJAKIM ka? Mana suara orang Melayu yang bersuara bila ada penyelewengan camni?atau sebab bukan DAP yang berkata²?
— Fiq Chomel 🇲🇾🏴 (@FiqRSSB) September 14, 2024
Main photo credit: BH Online
