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Teresa Kok denies issuing statement that 'halal certification for pigs is appropriate'

Teresa, via her Facebook page, insisted that she had never issued such a statement.

Updated 9 months ago · Published on 14 Jan 2026 6:09PM

Teresa Kok denies issuing statement that 'halal certification for pigs is appropriate'
She said this after a post went viral with the headline 'Halal certification for pigs is appropriate' – January 14, 2026

SEPUTEH MP Teresa Kok has denied allegations that have gone viral on social media regarding the statement that halal certificates are appropriate for pigs.

Teresa, via her Facebook page, insisted that she had never issued such a statement.

According to her, the post was slander and fake news.

"I have been slandered again! Please spread this image and reject the fake news.

"I never made this statement," she clarified on Wednesday.

She said this after a post went viral with the headline 'Halal certification for pigs is appropriate' – January 14, 2026

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