Starbucks backtracks on pet ban after backlash

Starbucks Singapore has reversed an earlier notice posted at its East Coast Park outlet, which stated that pets would be banned from the premises as part of a move towards halal certification. The sign sparked a wave of debate online, but days later, the company clarified that pets are still allowed and apologised for the confusion, saying it is still reviewing its operations and will share more information at a later time. In response to media queries, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) on Thursday (May 14) said it had not received any application for halal certification from Starbucks. #sgnews #singapore Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia