Penang council issues warning to burger stall operator after halal logo stickers on tables sparked racial sensitivity concerns online.
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has issued a warning to the operator of a burger stall at a food court in Jalan Terengganu here for displaying unapproved halal logo stickers on dining tables, which could spark racial sensitivities.
MBPP, in a statement tonight, said the action was taken following an investigation into claims circulating on social media that Muslim and non-Muslim customers were segregated at a food outlet in the area.
“MBPP wishes to stress that no such action or practice should have been in place at any food premises, public market or food complex under its supervision and management.
“Such a practice was not contained in any official MBPP policy,” the statement said.
MBPP said investigations found that a new burger stall operating within a food shop had attached halal logos to three tables to prevent their use by customers consuming non-halal food.
“The owner of the premises has complied with the instructions and immediately removed all the stickers,” according to the statement.