In a debate on subreddit r/SingaporeRaw, netters discuss whether non-Muslims should be required to pay extra for company gatherings to cater to their Muslim colleagues’ halal requirements. Apparently the author of the post had to pay extra to “halalfy” a restaurant for their company’s D&D.
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Most netters call out the author for being racist
Some question why the company didn’t opt for a Halal restaurant to host their D&D instead. Alternatively, the company could have sourced for an external caterer for Halal food.
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In response, the author shared that it will be a logistical nightmare. If they were to cater food from a Halal restaurant just to be brought in for their Muslim colleagues, it will look like unfair treatment as Muslims eat packed food while non-Muslims enjoy fresh food. Moreover, it is also up to the restaurants if they want to accept outside food in their premises.
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Others say that the author should have been more compromising. However, the author believes that having no alcohol is already a big compromise.
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What do you think?
There are many questions to ask here. Should restaurants be charging a premium to “halalfy” their food? What else could the author or their company have done? Is the author being racist?
Leave your comments below.