Referring to the rumors that been spread in the internet with regards to the lecture given by Ustaz Daud Che Ngah disputing `HALAL' status of the KFC products and to avoid misunderstanding among Muslims, I would like to clarify that those rumors are not true at all. I have contacted Ustaz Daud Che Ngah on 16th November 2000 at 10.45 am to get clarification from him because there were some sort of manipulation of facts by unknown parties referring to the comments said by him earlier. Ustaz Daud responding by saying that he made the statement approximately 15 years ago, whereby during that time there are no `HALAL' certification yet. Halal certification only began on 1994. From 1994 - 1997 all restaurants that carry the KFC HOLDINGS (MALAYSIA) BHD flag are certified `HALAL' by JAKIM.

It is somehow true that the slaughtering of the chicken were done at previous plant at Jalan Kelang Lama, 15 years ago. During that period, the `HALAL' recognition were certified by individuals but since 1994 the slaughtering of the chicken took place at the new plant in Port Klang (North Port) or better known as `AYAMAS FOOD CORPORATION" (AFCB) and the processing monitored by Veterinary Department and JAKIM.

Since 1997, the Shariah Advisory Council Committee were formed in KFC, led by the officer who has the authority to advise, certify and to ensure all KFC products are `HALAL' product before introduction for Public Consumption. At present all slaughtering were done according to the SHARIAH LAW and certified by JAIS and JAKIM. The majority workers at the processing plant are Muslim and the slaughtering is only done by Muslims. All products from AFCB and the slaughtering of the chicken were recognised as one of the best, hygienic and complied with SHARIAH BY LAW and accepted as purely halal by Brunei and Singapore.

With explanation given, I hope all parties will get a clearer picture and better understanding so that this issue will not rise again in future. For any queries kindly contact 03-20263388 ext. 5111510.