2023-12-21 11:50:14
Malaysia Lifts Ban on Christmas Food Display from 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: In a major development, Malaysia has lifted the ban on the public display of food items with Christmas greetings. This means that bakeries can now proudly write ‘Happy Christmas’ on cakes and put them on display for customers to purchase. The ban, which was imposed in 2020, had caused a stir among the public, particularly the Christian community, who felt that their religious freedom was being infringed upon.
The decision to lift the ban comes after a period of protest and boycotts against bakeries that refused to display Christmas greetings on their cakes. The Islamic Development Department of Malaysia, the government agency that initially imposed the ban, has reversed its stance and has stated that there is no longer any restriction on writing festive greetings on cakes or similar food items.
The ban was initially put in place due to fears that the halal certification of the bakeries would be revoked if they displayed Christmas greetings on their food items. This led to a situation where customers were unable to purchase Christmas cakes with greetings from halal-certified bakeries for three years. However, with the recent lifting of the ban, halal-certified bakeries are now able to once again offer Christmas cakes with wishes written on them as per customer demand.
This move has been welcomed by both customers and the Christian community in Malaysia, who can now enjoy their favorite Christmas treats without any restrictions. The decision to lift the ban has also been praised as a step towards religious harmony and tolerance in the country.
For further reading:
– A ban on the word ‘Christmas’ on cakes; Malaysia’s leading bakery chain’s decision comes amid fears of losing Halal certification
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