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Berry’s Merry Christmas wish incident in peninsula ‘illogical’, says Abang Jo

He pointed out in Sarawak there has never been such an issue due to the harmonious relationship between the races. 

So sorry for Merry Christmas crisis, wishes now allowed: Berry’s Cake House

In a statement posted on the door of its SS2 outlet, the management extended its sincere apology for misinterpreting the requirements of its halal certification, which had led it to bar its employees from writing Christmas greetings on cakes ordered by customers. 

Tiada halangan tulis ucapan Krismas atas kek: Jakim

Jabatan Agama Islam Malaysia (Jakim) mengesahkan tiada halangan bagi premis pemegang sijil halal untuk menulis sebarang bentuk tulisan berkaitan ucapan perayaan atas kek seperti diminta pelanggan.

No curbs on cakes with Christmas greetings for halal cert holders, clarifies Jakim

The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has reiterated its stance that there are no restrictions for halal certificate holders to write any form of festive greetings on cakes or similar items.

[UPDATED] No Berry’s Christmas to all: bakery bans writing ‘Merry Christmas’, ‘Xmas’ on festive cakes

This was verified by one of its staff members, who said they would instead be providing customers with “Season’s Greetings” card toppers.

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