03 August 2012

Indonesian Muslim group wants halal television

An Islamic council in Indonesia wants the country's broadcasting commission to consider certifying TV programs as religiously acceptable.

But the country's broadcasting commissioner has ruled out certifying TV programs based on whether they're acceptable to Islam.

The term halal most commonly refers to foods that are permitted by Islam, but now the West Java branch of Indonesia's Islamic Council is suggesting halal television too. [Radio Australia] Read more