Old Town White Coffee is an award-winning Malaysian franchise known for their delectable cuisine and signature white coffee blend. Their Singapore branches provide a delicious selection of Malaysian cuisine, making them a welcome addition to the city’s coffee scene. This cozy cafe’s inviting ambiance and cost-effective prices have quickly earned it the patronage of diners both young and old. Perfect for families, as they provide children’s menu items as well as catering to large parties of diners. Old Town White Coffee’s MUIS Halal Certification ensures that their food complies with Islamic dietary law, from source and processing methods through to use of animal products like eggs and milk. It must be renewed every so often.

Recent public statements by Cabinet minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob that encouraged Malays to boycott Chinese businesses and force them to reduce prices was highly contentious, especially given that Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham, an anti-Malaysian adviser who claims shares in Old Town White Coffee Cafe franchise and has claimed shares as Ismail has close ties.

Old Town White Coffee remains confident that its locations are halal and pledges its ongoing collaboration with Jakim to meet all applicable standards. Their certification as a Halal retailer gives consumers peace of mind knowing their products conform with Islamic dietary regulations and will continue selling well with Muslim customers.

Old Town White Coffee can gain several advantages from being certified JAKIM Halal, including market expansion and brand credibility. The process to obtain such certification involves rigorous scrutiny of ingredients, sourcing practices, and cleaning standards to attain this halal status. JAKIM certification is widely respected and can help Old Town White Coffee expand their business into regions with large Muslim populations.

As many methods exist for verifying a restaurant or cafe’s halal status, there are various means available to you for doing so. You could visit their website and search for an official halal certification label or certification, use MuslimSG’s app which features a directory, contact the establishment directly, or simply look up online reviews. But always double-check before eating there in order to avoid unknowingly eating forbidden food and risking religious transgression.