‘Companies can’t be Muslim, so how can cheques be halal?’

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KUALA LUMPUR – In light of a recent incident that saw Bank Muamalat drawing flak over allegations of rejecting cheques for being non-halal, Malaysian Digital Economy Consumer Association secretary Shaani Abdullah says it is important for there to be a distinction between religion and organisation.

Speaking to the Vibes, Shaani explained that the law has already settled that companies cannot be Muslim.

“So, there’s no question for companies with regard to something being halal or non-halal,” Shaani said when contacted.

Even services, he says, cannot be categorised as halal or otherwise. Instead, they are either shariah-compliant or not.

Earlier yesterday, Bank Muamalat senior vice-president Muhamad Radzuan Ab Rahman held a press conference to address the allegations against the financial institution.

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