Halal Westgate stall alleged sale of pork (2018) - Revision history

Dayana Rizal: /* Netizen response */

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Netizen response

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	On 1 March 2018, Twitter user syera.s tweeted about the incident and urged other users to exercise vigilance and not “believe everything that [they] see online”.<ref>Syera.s. ''Twitter.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/syerrrrayam/status/969221778345140224</ref> She explained that it may “affect other people’s source of income” if netizens decide to believe in fake news without doing proper research and ascertaining the credibility of the online source. Many Twitter users agreed with her sentiments as evidenced by the 4,117 retweets and 1,392 likes that the tweet had gotten as of 16 May 2019.<ref>Syera.s''. Twitter.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/syerrrrayam/status/969221778345140224</ref>		On 1 March 2018, Twitter user syera.s tweeted about the incident and urged other users to exercise vigilance and not “believe everything that [they] see online”.<ref>Syera.s. ''Twitter.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/syerrrrayam/status/969221778345140224</ref> She explained that it may “affect other people’s source of income” if netizens decide to believe in fake news without doing proper research and ascertaining the credibility of the online source. Many Twitter users agreed with her sentiments as evidenced by the 4,117 retweets and 1,392 likes that the tweet had gotten as of 16 May 2019.<ref>Syera.s''. Twitter.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/syerrrrayam/status/969221778345140224</ref>

	Mrbrown, a Singaporean blogger ([https://www.mrbrown.com/?fbclid=IwAR2oYyonctKxgqI3DfeNni0fbKyssYdIH0BtZleNPvoSOPuDs99TY5NHB1s official website]) ~~with over 94~~,~~000 likes on his Facebook page also~~ rallied his followers to support Green Delights.<ref>mrbrown. ''Facebook''. March 3, 2018. Accessed on 16 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/mrbrownlah/posts/please-support-aunties-stall-green-delights-at-b2-westgate-her-halal-stall-was-i/1578103658906179/</ref> On 3 March 2018, mrbrown shared syera.s' tweet on his Facebook page ~~and included a disclaimer about being aware~~ of ~~fake news~~.		Mrbrown, a Singaporean blogger ([https://www.mrbrown.com/?fbclid=IwAR2oYyonctKxgqI3DfeNni0fbKyssYdIH0BtZleNPvoSOPuDs99TY5NHB1s official website]), rallied his followers to support Green Delights and included a disclaimer about being aware of fake news.<ref>mrbrown. ''Facebook''. March 3, 2018. Accessed on 16 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/mrbrownlah/posts/please-support-aunties-stall-green-delights-at-b2-westgate-her-halal-stall-was-i/1578103658906179/</ref> On 3 March 2018, mrbrown shared syera.s' tweet on his Facebook page which has over 94,000 likes as of May 2019.

	==References / Citations==		==References / Citations==
	[[Category:Fake News Incidents]]		[[Category:Fake News Incidents]]
	<references />		<references />

Dayana Rizal: /* Confirmation of fake news */

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Confirmation of fake news

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	==Confirmation of fake news==		==Confirmation of fake news==
	~~[[File:Green delights halal certification.jpg\|thumb\|''Proof of Green Delights' MUIS Halal Certification as shared by Cinta Halal Consultants. Photo from Cinta Halal Consultants Facebook.'']]~~		On 1 March 2018, local newspaper The New Paper clarified the misunderstanding by publishing an article on the matter. The dish was actually sold by 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodle, a non-halal certified eatery located right next to Green Delights.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref> The New Paper reported that the placement of the pork belly rice poster was adjacent to the halal sign from Green Delights, which may have caused the misunderstanding that the halal-certified Green Delights was selling pork.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref>[[File:Green delights halal certification.jpg\|thumb\|''Proof of Green Delights' MUIS Halal Certification as shared by Cinta Halal Consultants. Photo from Cinta Halal Consultants Facebook.'']]
	On 1 March 2018, local newspaper The New Paper clarified the misunderstanding by publishing an article on the matter. The dish was actually sold by 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodle, a non-halal certified eatery located right next to Green Delights.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref> The New Paper reported that the placement of the pork belly rice poster was adjacent to the halal sign from Green Delights, which may have caused the misunderstanding that the halal-certified Green Delights was selling pork.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref>

Dayana Rizal: /* Netizen response */

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Netizen response

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	== Origins of online hoax ==		==Origins of online hoax==
	[[File:Green Delights fake news pork belly rice.jpg\|thumb\|''The Pork Belly Rice poster that had been placed on the sectioning pillar between Green Delights and a neighbouring stall.'' ]]		[[File:Green Delights fake news pork belly rice.jpg\|thumb\|''The Pork Belly Rice poster that had been placed on the sectioning pillar between Green Delights and a neighbouring stall.'' ]]
	On 28 February 2018, a Facebook user claimed that Green Delights - a halal-certified yong tau foo stall located at Basement 2 of Westgate mall at Jurong East - was allegedly selling pork belly rice.<ref>"Fake news hurts". ''Gov.sg''. November 27, 2018. Accessed on 16 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gov.sg/news/content/fake-news-hurts</ref> In his Facebook post, the user also claimed to have sent an email to the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) regarding the matter. The Facebook post went viral and the false news had also made its rounds on WhatsApp.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref>		On 28 February 2018, a Facebook user claimed that Green Delights - a halal-certified yong tau foo stall located at Basement 2 of Westgate mall at Jurong East - was allegedly selling pork belly rice.<ref>"Fake news hurts". ''Gov.sg''. November 27, 2018. Accessed on 16 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gov.sg/news/content/fake-news-hurts</ref> In his Facebook post, the user also claimed to have sent an email to the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) regarding the matter. The Facebook post went viral and the false news had also made its rounds on WhatsApp.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref>
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	The incident had negative repercussions on Green Delights. According to the business owner of Green Delights, Ms May Liu, the stall's business had allegedly dropped by 20 percent and there was a noticeable drop in Muslim customers.<ref>Wong, Cara. Chi, Euodia. “Business lost, safety threatened because of fake news”. ''The Straits Times.'' April 14, 2019. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/business-lost-safety-threatened-because-of-fake-news</ref>		The incident had negative repercussions on Green Delights. According to the business owner of Green Delights, Ms May Liu, the stall's business had allegedly dropped by 20 percent and there was a noticeable drop in Muslim customers.<ref>Wong, Cara. Chi, Euodia. “Business lost, safety threatened because of fake news”. ''The Straits Times.'' April 14, 2019. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/business-lost-safety-threatened-because-of-fake-news</ref>

	== Confirmation of fake news ==		==Confirmation of fake news==
	[[File:Green delights halal certification.jpg\|thumb\|''Proof of Green Delights' MUIS Halal Certification as shared by Cinta Halal Consultants. Photo from Cinta Halal Consultants Facebook.'']]		[[File:Green delights halal certification.jpg\|thumb\|''Proof of Green Delights' MUIS Halal Certification as shared by Cinta Halal Consultants. Photo from Cinta Halal Consultants Facebook.'']]
	On 1 March 2018, local newspaper The New Paper clarified the misunderstanding by publishing an article on the matter. The dish was actually sold by 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodle, a non-halal certified eatery located right next to Green Delights.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref> The New Paper reported that the placement of the pork belly rice poster was adjacent to the halal sign from Green Delights, which may have caused the misunderstanding that the halal-certified Green Delights was selling pork.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref>		On 1 March 2018, local newspaper The New Paper clarified the misunderstanding by publishing an article on the matter. The dish was actually sold by 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodle, a non-halal certified eatery located right next to Green Delights.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref> The New Paper reported that the placement of the pork belly rice poster was adjacent to the halal sign from Green Delights, which may have caused the misunderstanding that the halal-certified Green Delights was selling pork.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref>
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	According to the manager of 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodle, the poster of their menu had been put up 4 years ago when they did not have a next-door tenant.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref> However, ever since the fake news regarding Green Delights had been circulated the posters of 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodle’s menu have been taken down.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref><ref>mrbrown. ''Facebook''. March 3, 2018. Accessed on 16 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/mrbrownlah/posts/please-support-aunties-stall-green-delights-at-b2-westgate-her-halal-stall-was-i/1578103658906179/</ref>		According to the manager of 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodle, the poster of their menu had been put up 4 years ago when they did not have a next-door tenant.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref> However, ever since the fake news regarding Green Delights had been circulated the posters of 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodle’s menu have been taken down.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref><ref>mrbrown. ''Facebook''. March 3, 2018. Accessed on 16 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/mrbrownlah/posts/please-support-aunties-stall-green-delights-at-b2-westgate-her-halal-stall-was-i/1578103658906179/</ref>

	=== Green Delights Halal certification ===		===Green Delights Halal certification===
	As of 14 May 2019, Green Delights appears as a search result on the "List Of Halal Food" search engine on the MUIS website ([https://www.muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments Certified Eating Establishments page]). According to Ms May Liu, the MUIS officers who investigated Green Delights had not found any violations.<ref>Wong, Cara. Chi, Euodia. “Business lost, safety threatened because of fake news”. ''The Straits Times.'' April 14, 2019. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/business-lost-safety-threatened-because-of-fake-news</ref>		As of 14 May 2019, Green Delights appears as a search result on the "List Of Halal Food" search engine on the MUIS website ([https://www.muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments Certified Eating Establishments page]). According to Ms May Liu, the MUIS officers who investigated Green Delights had not found any violations.<ref>Wong, Cara. Chi, Euodia. “Business lost, safety threatened because of fake news”. ''The Straits Times.'' April 14, 2019. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/business-lost-safety-threatened-because-of-fake-news</ref>

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	The Halal status of Green Delights was further confirmed by Cinta Halal Consultants ([http://www.cintahalal.com.sg/index.html official website]). Cinta Halal Consultants is a consultancy company catering to Muslim owned food and beverage businesses.<ref>"About Us". ''CINTA HALAL CONSULTANTS''. Accessed on 16 May 2019. Retrieved from: <nowiki>http://www.cintahalal.com.sg/about.html</nowiki></ref> They specialise in helping these businesses to attain their Halal certification in Singapore. Cinta Halal Consultancy makes a practice to share news of latest Halal certified businesses in Singapore on their Facebook page ([https://www.facebook.com/cintahalalsg/ Facebook page]) which has 5,200 likes as of May 2019. On 28 December 2017, they congratulated Green Delights on Facebook for having received their MUIS Halal Certification.<ref>Cinta Halal Consultants''. Facebook.'' December 28, 2017. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/cintahalalsg/photos/a.500656706777660/922776581232335/?type=3&theater</ref> Accompanying the post was a photograph proving the halal-certified status of Green Delights.		The Halal status of Green Delights was further confirmed by Cinta Halal Consultants ([http://www.cintahalal.com.sg/index.html official website]). Cinta Halal Consultants is a consultancy company catering to Muslim owned food and beverage businesses.<ref>"About Us". ''CINTA HALAL CONSULTANTS''. Accessed on 16 May 2019. Retrieved from: <nowiki>http://www.cintahalal.com.sg/about.html</nowiki></ref> They specialise in helping these businesses to attain their Halal certification in Singapore. Cinta Halal Consultancy makes a practice to share news of latest Halal certified businesses in Singapore on their Facebook page ([https://www.facebook.com/cintahalalsg/ Facebook page]) which has 5,200 likes as of May 2019. On 28 December 2017, they congratulated Green Delights on Facebook for having received their MUIS Halal Certification.<ref>Cinta Halal Consultants''. Facebook.'' December 28, 2017. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/cintahalalsg/photos/a.500656706777660/922776581232335/?type=3&theater</ref> Accompanying the post was a photograph proving the halal-certified status of Green Delights.

	== Netizen response ==		==Netizen response==
	On 1 March 2018, Twitter user syera.s tweeted about the incident and urged other users to exercise vigilance and not “believe everything that [they] see online”.<ref>Syera.s. ''Twitter.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/syerrrrayam/status/969221778345140224</ref> She explained that it may “affect other people’s source of income” if netizens decide to believe in fake news without doing proper research and ascertaining the credibility of the online source. Many Twitter users agreed with her sentiments as evidenced by the 4,117 retweets and 1,392 likes that the tweet had gotten as of 16 May 2019.<ref>Syera.s''. Twitter.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/syerrrrayam/status/969221778345140224</ref>		On 1 March 2018, Twitter user syera.s tweeted about the incident and urged other users to exercise vigilance and not “believe everything that [they] see online”.<ref>Syera.s. ''Twitter.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/syerrrrayam/status/969221778345140224</ref> She explained that it may “affect other people’s source of income” if netizens decide to believe in fake news without doing proper research and ascertaining the credibility of the online source. Many Twitter users agreed with her sentiments as evidenced by the 4,117 retweets and 1,392 likes that the tweet had gotten as of 16 May 2019.<ref>Syera.s''. Twitter.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/syerrrrayam/status/969221778345140224</ref>


	Mrbrown, a Singaporean blogger ([https://www.mrbrown.com/?fbclid=IwAR2oYyonctKxgqI3DfeNni0fbKyssYdIH0BtZleNPvoSOPuDs99TY5NHB1s official website]) with over 94,000 likes on his Facebook page also rallied his followers to support Green Delights.<ref>mrbrown. ''Facebook''. March 3, 2018. Accessed on 16 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/mrbrownlah/posts/please-support-aunties-stall-green-delights-at-b2-westgate-her-halal-stall-was-i/1578103658906179/</ref> On 3 March 2018, mrbrown shared syera.s' tweet on his Facebook page and included a disclaimer about being aware of fake news.		Mrbrown, a Singaporean blogger ([https://www.mrbrown.com/?fbclid=IwAR2oYyonctKxgqI3DfeNni0fbKyssYdIH0BtZleNPvoSOPuDs99TY5NHB1s official website]) with over 94,000 likes on his Facebook page also rallied his followers to support Green Delights.<ref>mrbrown. ''Facebook''. March 3, 2018. Accessed on 16 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/mrbrownlah/posts/please-support-aunties-stall-green-delights-at-b2-westgate-her-halal-stall-was-i/1578103658906179/</ref> On 3 March 2018, mrbrown shared syera.s' tweet on his Facebook page and included a disclaimer about being aware of fake news.

	== References / Citations ==		==References / Citations==
	[[Category:Fake News Incidents]]		[[Category:Fake News Incidents]]
			<references />

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== Origins of online hoax ==
[[File:Green Delights fake news pork belly rice.jpg|thumb|''The Pork Belly Rice poster that had been placed on the sectioning pillar between Green Delights and a neighbouring stall.'' ]]
On 28 February 2018, a Facebook user claimed that Green Delights - a halal-certified yong tau foo stall located at Basement 2 of Westgate mall at Jurong East - was allegedly selling pork belly rice.<ref>"Fake news hurts". ''Gov.sg''. November 27, 2018. Accessed on 16 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gov.sg/news/content/fake-news-hurts</ref> In his Facebook post, the user also claimed to have sent an email to the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) regarding the matter. The Facebook post went viral and the false news had also made its rounds on WhatsApp.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref>

The incident had negative repercussions on Green Delights. According to the business owner of Green Delights, Ms May Liu, the stall's business had allegedly dropped by 20 percent and there was a noticeable drop in Muslim customers.<ref>Wong, Cara. Chi, Euodia. “Business lost, safety threatened because of fake news”. ''The Straits Times.'' April 14, 2019. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/business-lost-safety-threatened-because-of-fake-news</ref>

== Confirmation of fake news ==
[[File:Green delights halal certification.jpg|thumb|''Proof of Green Delights' MUIS Halal Certification as shared by Cinta Halal Consultants. Photo from Cinta Halal Consultants Facebook.'']]
On 1 March 2018, local newspaper The New Paper clarified the misunderstanding by publishing an article on the matter. The dish was actually sold by 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodle, a non-halal certified eatery located right next to Green Delights.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref> The New Paper reported that the placement of the pork belly rice poster was adjacent to the halal sign from Green Delights, which may have caused the misunderstanding that the halal-certified Green Delights was selling pork.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref>

According to the manager of 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodle, the poster of their menu had been put up 4 years ago when they did not have a next-door tenant.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref> However, ever since the fake news regarding Green Delights had been circulated the posters of 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodle’s menu have been taken down.<ref>Wong, Lucas. “Business slow at Westgate stall after confusion over halal status”. ''The New Paper.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/business-slow-westgate-stall-after-confusion-over-halal-status</ref><ref>mrbrown. ''Facebook''. March 3, 2018. Accessed on 16 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/mrbrownlah/posts/please-support-aunties-stall-green-delights-at-b2-westgate-her-halal-stall-was-i/1578103658906179/</ref>

=== Green Delights Halal certification ===
As of 14 May 2019, Green Delights appears as a search result on the "List Of Halal Food" search engine on the MUIS website ([https://www.muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments Certified Eating Establishments page]). According to Ms May Liu, the MUIS officers who investigated Green Delights had not found any violations.<ref>Wong, Cara. Chi, Euodia. “Business lost, safety threatened because of fake news”. ''The Straits Times.'' April 14, 2019. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/business-lost-safety-threatened-because-of-fake-news</ref>

The Halal status of Green Delights was further confirmed by Cinta Halal Consultants ([http://www.cintahalal.com.sg/index.html official website]). Cinta Halal Consultants is a consultancy company catering to Muslim owned food and beverage businesses.<ref>"About Us". ''CINTA HALAL CONSULTANTS''. Accessed on 16 May 2019. Retrieved from: <nowiki>http://www.cintahalal.com.sg/about.html</nowiki></ref> They specialise in helping these businesses to attain their Halal certification in Singapore. Cinta Halal Consultancy makes a practice to share news of latest Halal certified businesses in Singapore on their Facebook page ([https://www.facebook.com/cintahalalsg/ Facebook page]) which has 5,200 likes as of May 2019. On 28 December 2017, they congratulated Green Delights on Facebook for having received their MUIS Halal Certification.<ref>Cinta Halal Consultants''. Facebook.'' December 28, 2017. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/cintahalalsg/photos/a.500656706777660/922776581232335/?type=3&theater</ref> Accompanying the post was a photograph proving the halal-certified status of Green Delights.

== Netizen response ==
On 1 March 2018, Twitter user syera.s tweeted about the incident and urged other users to exercise vigilance and not “believe everything that [they] see online”.<ref>Syera.s. ''Twitter.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/syerrrrayam/status/969221778345140224</ref> She explained that it may “affect other people’s source of income” if netizens decide to believe in fake news without doing proper research and ascertaining the credibility of the online source. Many Twitter users agreed with her sentiments as evidenced by the 4,117 retweets and 1,392 likes that the tweet had gotten as of 16 May 2019.<ref>Syera.s''. Twitter.'' March 1, 2018. Accessed on 6 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/syerrrrayam/status/969221778345140224</ref>

Mrbrown, a Singaporean blogger ([https://www.mrbrown.com/?fbclid=IwAR2oYyonctKxgqI3DfeNni0fbKyssYdIH0BtZleNPvoSOPuDs99TY5NHB1s official website]) with over 94,000 likes on his Facebook page also rallied his followers to support Green Delights.<ref>mrbrown. ''Facebook''. March 3, 2018. Accessed on 16 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/mrbrownlah/posts/please-support-aunties-stall-green-delights-at-b2-westgate-her-halal-stall-was-i/1578103658906179/</ref> On 3 March 2018, mrbrown shared syera.s' tweet on his Facebook page and included a disclaimer about being aware of fake news.

== References / Citations ==
[[Category:Fake News Incidents]]