October 18, 2016
(MMO) – Religious authorities’ decision to deny halal certification over the word “hot dog” is stupid and backward, said (Malaysian) Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz.
#JAKIM says that "hot dog" is confusing for Malays. @nazri_aziz says "hot dog is hot dog lah". Hilarious! #Malaysia https://t.co/1HKYxNikAH
— Patryk R. Tomala (@patryktomala) October 19, 2016
The UMNO (United Malays National Organisation) supreme council member said it was unequivocal that the word “hot dog” did not mean the food item contained dog meat, adding that there was no reason for the Department of Islamic Development (Jakim) to take issue with the term now.
Nazri: 'I want a hot dog now' https://t.co/ZLnZ2fe1rQ
— The Star (@staronline) October 19, 2016
“Hot dog has always been known to be a western food. It comes from the English language. It is a western food. Please do not make us seem stupid and backward.
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