Penang council cracks down on burger stall over halal stickers that sparked segregation claims
The Penang Island City Council is investigating a burger stall in Jalan Terengganu for attempted customer segregation along religious lines. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Thursday, 04 Jun 2026 9:04 AM MYT
GEORGE TOWN, June 4 — 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 last night, 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. — Bernama
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