Makers charged with misusing halal logo, Armizan says.

Absurd to equate joke with threat against someone's family, says PKR MP.

Beverage chain says the bags were only used for waste, not involved in food prep.

Company managing director claims trial before the court.

Another person linked to the case is also being tracked down.

He says sensitive issues must be resolved carefully to avoid spiralling out of control.

UPDATED 11.25AM | PAS Youth looking to help comedian understand halal and haram basis of the issue.

Not a problem as they meet Jakim standards, Khairul says.

Armizan asks all parties to let authorities investigate the case.

DPM points out quick action was taken, UM shut outlets, KK Mart pulled product.

Department clarifies that the product itself has to be certified.

Shake and Bake Cafe shows a halal cert issued to a different company.

Lee points out KK Mart blaming its supplier for shortcomings is not enough.

If it's not in the system, tell us, says Akmal.

'It's just politics and publicity-seeking for youth leaders.'

There's an increasing demand and vigilance about halal certification.

Manufacturer using halal cert from a different business it bought over, ministry finds.

UPDATED 6.24PM | KK Mart says it didn't permit the sandwich manufacturer to use its logo.

UPDATED 7.08PM | Woo points out UM was already addressing issue before Akmal jumped on it.

The Balakong restaurant does not have halal certification.

Another layer of burden to small businesses - Samenta.

Lau says it only targets Muslim business operators, existing non-Muslim cert holders.

Teo and Syahredzan urge state govt to respect business owners, customers.

Lee's remark comes amid a row over halal certification.

Ukraine officials met M'sian counterparts yesterday.

This is over his claim of defending Islam and Malays in halal cert issue.

'Govt committed to tackling divergent ideologies that threaten beliefs and practices of Muslims.'

UPDATED 4.38PM | Umno veteran defends youth chief's outspokenness, says it's a sincere opinion.

Cabinet directive has vindicated Seputeh MP's stand, Boo says.

Rights of citizens are being trampled on.