Boycott of non-Muslim goods could cause Malays to lose jobs, says employers group
THE Malaysian Employers Federation said a boycott on non-Muslim products could cause people, including Muslims, to lost their jobs because it would impact businesses, The StarIts executive director Shamsuddin Bardan said Muslims should only be concerned whether a product was certified halal for consumption, even if it is produced by a company owned by a non-Muslim.
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