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Medan reverses decision on non-halal meat ban following protest by pork traders

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Hundreds of traders staged a demonstration at the mayor’s office on the afternoon of Feb 26 to protest the circular.

Indonesian Pork Trader Movement chairman Heri Ginting said that since the mayoral circular was issued, pork traders have suffered from significantly decreasing sales.

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MEDAN – Medan Mayor Rico Waas admitted making a wrong move and said he will revise a mayoral circular on the non-halal meat location arrangement and waste management following a demonstration by pork traders.

Pork vendors are allowed to sell their products as usual.

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