Subway Singapore Goes Halal‑Certified—And Keeps the Sandwiches Fresh!
On August 31, 2018, the fast‑food giant Subway dropped a bombshell on its Facebook fan‑base: all of its Singapore outlets are now officially halal‑certified by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis). From the very next day, every branch will proudly display the certified badge—no mystery sandwich now, just pure halal assurance.
What the Hallmark Means
The post clarified that during the certification process, every single bite sold at Subway Singapore restaurants meets halal standards. That means no pork, no side‑orders that viollate those standards. The chain has already stopped pork in 60 outlets, and as of January 31 the Islamic council was officially on board with the move.
Facebook Turns Into a Halal Hotline
- Jan 31 — Muis confirms Subway’s “interest” in certification.
- Jan 31 — Subway flips a press release that listed 60 branches where pork has been removed.
- Mar 21 — The chain posts it’s officially in the pilot phase; menus now offer only non‑pork proteins.
- Aug 31 — Full certification announced; the logo will be hanging on every site.
Why change everything?“The goal is to serve food that resonates”—Subway tweeted. “Diverse cultures, diverse tastes, and lots of chicken or beef options,” they added, emphasizing that menu tweaks are meant to cater to every guest’s preferences.
Netizens React
Most people applauded the move, waving their thumbs up. Some skeptics raised eyebrows: “Why not just open a dedicated halal outlet?” Subway clarified: To earn the halal badge, all outlets must serve a halal menu, meaning pork options go bye-bye everywhere, replaced by chicken or beef for those with dietary restrictions.
In a Nutshell
Subway Singapore is now officially halal‑certified, with the badge visible on every door. The chain’s menu has been tweaked to drop pork in favour of clean, versatile proteins. The move shows that fast‑food can be respectful, inclusive, and still deliver that fresh, chewy bite people love.
