Fact: Pork is Non-halal

Pork and its products are forbidden for consumption and use in Islam – almost everyone in Malaysia knows that. 

Yet, one particular cereal product called “Ez Mini Crunchies Crispy Pork Floss” by Bee Cheng Hiang managed to find itself making rounds on social media and messaging platforms with a warning that the product is not halal! 

Say what? 

In case you are genuinely ignorant, Bee Cheng Hiang are known for their sheets of bak kwa (Chinese pork jerky) – and definitely non-halal. 

Besides, these people who brought up the issue should know that the said product is only sold in Bee Cheng Hiang’s own standalone stores (right) – and nowhere else. 

Even the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) had to clarify that the pork product is indeed not halal and does not qualify for the Malaysian Halal Certification as it “uses non-halal ingredients from pork sources”. 

The revelation shocked many – not because that the pork floss cereal was not halal, but for the fact that there were Malaysians who are actually confused about a product that has the word ‘pork’ labelled on the packaging. Those people making the ruckus are obviously unschooled and evidently illiterate. 

Me too! I’m simply shocked to know that there are Malaysians who are shocked that pork floss is not halal!