The Ministry confirmed that beef-free labelling is now mandatory. This is a massive win for our community. Thank you for staying loud.
March 27, 2015
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, ask that the government consider the needs of practising Hindus and Buddhists in this country by providing beef-free labels for food items.
Most of those practising these faiths do not consume beef for religious purposes just like the Muslims do not consume pork as it is against their religion.
The Malaysian Community Development Organisation (MCEO) has suggested that there be labelling for food products for this segment of society as well.
MCEO founder and president Jeevithan P. Ganasan said: “European packaging for many food items contain the warning that it may contain nuts or are produced in an environment where traces of nuts may be present. Similarly, I feel that the same consideration should be given to those whose religious beliefs do not allow the consumption of beef. The Muslims already have the halal logo. Why not have a logo saying a food item may contain beef?”
With recent Facebook postings of an Indian restaurant in Kajang serving mutton mixed with beef and even similar fears in Singapore where a proprietor of two Indian restaurants was found to have been passing off beef as mutton, this is something close to most Hindus and Buddhists hearts. A simple sticker saying “beef-free” is all we ask for.
Therefore we request the Health Ministry:
1) To have beef-freelabeling on all cooking items, just like “halal” logos so consumers who don’t consume beef can immediately avoid these products at first glance instead of having to go through the minuscule print on these items.
2) To require beef-free labels on food menus served in restaurants.
3) To require beef-free labels for food served in buffets.
4) To require beef-free labels for “nasi-campur” dishes as Malay food is a favourite among all races
5) To have beef-free labels on dry goods and snacks such as biscuits and junk-food that many children consume.
We may be a minority but we ask that our religious beliefs and needs be also taken into consideration.
Malaysian Community Development Organisation (MCEO) Action Committee
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
January 23, 2015
January 21, 2015
We are approaching one thousand signatures. Keep pushing until we hit this milestone.
Reached 100 supporters
January 13, 2015
801 Comments
Cow Killing is sinful and strictly prohited based on our Vedic scriptures. To consume beef is very sinful and we face a lot of Karmic reaction. I am a vegetarian myself and I would want labels on all food items. I am in full support of this petition
Please help those who do not consume beef to forewarn them about the food items which contains beef so that they do not accidentally consume it. Thank you very much.
I would appreciate to see Beef-Free labels just like how we see Halal labels on every product. At least, on the products used or consumed by non-beef eaters. Thank You
I agree because just like me a muslim is cautious about what I consume and look out for the jala stamp... I think there should be an indicator whether locally made products are 'beef containing or beef free'
i agree with this cause as it benefits the people whom do not consume beef and also as a sign of respect for the belief of Hindu & Buddhist religion. hope it succeed :)
মালাউন Malaun are such trash এটা একটা ভালো ব্যাপার যে বাংলাদেশে আপনার ধরনের খুব কমই আছে
Yes we need without with out beef products logo
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The Ministry confirmed that beef-free labelling is now mandatory. This is a massive win for our community. Thank you for staying loud.
March 27, 2015
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, ask that the government consider the needs of practising Hindus and Buddhists in this country by providing beef-free labels for food items.
Most of those practising these faiths do not consume beef for religious purposes just like the Muslims do not consume pork as it is against their religion.
The Malaysian Community Development Organisation (MCEO) has suggested that there be labelling for food products for this segment of society as well.
MCEO founder and president Jeevithan P. Ganasan said: “European packaging for many food items contain the warning that it may contain nuts or are produced in an environment where traces of nuts may be present. Similarly, I feel that the same consideration should be given to those whose religious beliefs do not allow the consumption of beef. The Muslims already have the halal logo. Why not have a logo saying a food item may contain beef?”
With recent Facebook postings of an Indian restaurant in Kajang serving mutton mixed with beef and even similar fears in Singapore where a proprietor of two Indian restaurants was found to have been passing off beef as mutton, this is something close to most Hindus and Buddhists hearts. A simple sticker saying “beef-free” is all we ask for.
Therefore we request the Health Ministry:
1) To have beef-freelabeling on all cooking items, just like “halal” logos so consumers who don’t consume beef can immediately avoid these products at first glance instead of having to go through the minuscule print on these items.
2) To require beef-free labels on food menus served in restaurants.
3) To require beef-free labels for food served in buffets.
4) To require beef-free labels for “nasi-campur” dishes as Malay food is a favourite among all races
5) To have beef-free labels on dry goods and snacks such as biscuits and junk-food that many children consume.
We may be a minority but we ask that our religious beliefs and needs be also taken into consideration.
Malaysian Community Development Organisation (MCEO) Action Committee
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
January 23, 2015
January 21, 2015
We are approaching one thousand signatures. Keep pushing until we hit this milestone.
Reached 100 supporters
January 13, 2015
801 Comments
I support. It will be really helpful for vegetarians. Gelatin are mixed in most of the sweets that Hindus and Buddhist consuming which is opposing their religious belief. And most of them don't even realize it is made of beef. I personally support this idea.
Cow Killing is sinful and strictly prohited based on our Vedic scriptures. To consume beef is very sinful and we face a lot of Karmic reaction. I am a vegetarian myself and I would want labels on all food items. I am in full support of this petition
Please help those who do not consume beef to forewarn them about the food items which contains beef so that they do not accidentally consume it. Thank you very much.
I would appreciate to see Beef-Free labels just like how we see Halal labels on every product. At least, on the products used or consumed by non-beef eaters. Thank You
I agree because just like me a muslim is cautious about what I consume and look out for the jala stamp... I think there should be an indicator whether locally made products are 'beef containing or beef free'
i agree with this cause as it benefits the people whom do not consume beef and also as a sign of respect for the belief of Hindu & Buddhist religion. hope it succeed :)
মালাউন Malaun are such trash এটা একটা ভালো ব্যাপার যে বাংলাদেশে আপনার ধরনের খুব কমই আছে
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I support. It will be really helpful for vegetarians. Gelatin are mixed in most of the sweets that Hindus and Buddhist consuming which is opposing their religious belief. And most of them don't even realize it is made of beef. I personally support this idea.