Jakim inks MoU on development of halal-related fields
KUALA LUMPUR: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the development of halal-related fields was signed by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) during the 20th Informal Meeting of the Ministers of Religion of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore (MABIMS) held in Singapore yesterday. The memorandum, among other things, involved the sharing of information and […]
Indonesia aiming to be global halal production hub
SHANGHAI: Indonesia is not only seeking to become a country that sets halal certification standards, but also a global halal production hub, Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has said. “Indonesia not only wants to provide halal certification standards in the world, but wants to become the world’s largest country in producing halal products,” he expounded here […]
Over 80 pct of SME firms hold halal certs
KUALA LUMPUR: Over 80 per cent or 7,306 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are holders of Malaysia’s Halal Verification Certificate at the moment, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said. Winding up the debate for his portfolio on the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) Mid-Term Review (MTR) at Dewan […]
World Halal Business Conference 2023 to be held in London Oct 27-28
By Sharifah Pirdaus Syed Ali KUALA LUMPUR: The Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) will be organising the 15th annual World Halal Business Conference (WHBC) on Oct 27-28 this year in London, United Kingdom (UK). The conference will be officiated by Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who will be accompanied by Investment, Trade […]
Malaysia sets gold standard in practices of halal integrity through science, innovation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia as a global leader in the halal industry has set a gold standard of practices towards upholding halal integrity and values through science and innovation. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said, for that, Malaysia aims to collectively expand the halal market’s reach and ensure […]
RM2.39 bln sales recorded by Mihas 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: The 18th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas) last year recorded sales of RM2.39 billion, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti). In a written reply to a query submitted in the Dewan Negara on Tuesday, the ministry said the amount comprised sales of RM1.65 billion that were reported by the exhibitors […]
Halal industry to expand to US$113.2 bln by 2030: Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s halal industry is projected to expand to US$113.2 billion (US$1=RM4.43) by 2030, with a gross domestic product (GDP) contribution of 8.1 per cent by 2025 through the Halal Industry Master Plan 2030 (HIMP 2030). International Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the ministry is fully committed […]
Aussie firms eyeing Malaysia’s halal, B2B tie-ups
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s integrity in its economy and halal industry is attracting Australian companies to engage with Malaysian entrepreneurs, said Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC). Its chief commercial officer Adly Mohamed said several Australian companies have expressed their keen interest to work with the HDC in order to reach out to Malaysian small and medium […]
International buyers exploring halal industries in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is hosting one of the world’s largest halal products exhibitions and buyers are exploring opportunities to import products from the Southeast Asian nation. “Malaysia has a variety of food products. And Malaysian cuisine is world-class,” Azmi Mustafa, the owner and founder of Dreiha Handels, a food supplier in Germany told Anadolu Agency. […]
CENTEXS to lend a hand to halal industry
KUALA LUMPUR: Centre of Technical Excellence (CENTEXS) Commercial has embarked on a path to empower the state’s halal industry. CENTEXS chief executive officer Syeed Mohd Hussein said the subsidiary company to CENTEXS seeks to provide training in halal certification as well as marketing of Halal products through collaboration with the Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC). […]
