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Malaysian Traders Urged To Grab Opportunities In Saudi Arabia

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:34:59 PST

JEDDAH, - Traders from Malaysia should grab the huge opportunity for them to market much more of their consumer goods, especially halal food products, in Saudi Arabia in light of the growing demand for them, Malaysia's Consul General here, Hidayat Abdul Hamid, said.

Thai Islamic Bank Gives 1.2 Billion Baht in Loans For Halal Manufacturers

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:29:08 PST

BANGKOK, -- The Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBT) plans to lend 1.2 billion baht in 2009 to promote halal food and product manufacturings while exploring sukuk or Islamic bonds through "petro money" from Middle East investors. Its chairman Professor Dr Somchai Virunhaphol said the fund for halal manufacturers would then be doubled in two years as there are vast potential to be tapped.

Islamic Banking Gaining Strength, Says Surin Pitsuwan

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:21:52 PST

BANGKOK -- The Islamic financing system is expected to grow faster than the previous 15 to 20 percent annually as world economies look at it as an alternative to western models which is in turmoil now, said Asean Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan. Surin said while the world financial system was in turmoil and sending shock waves across the globe, trend in Islamic banking and halal food industry was encouraging and positive.

Bangkok Global Halal Conference 2008

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:50 PST

The conference was inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister Olarn Chaipravat, with a keynote address by ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, on “From Islamic Finance to Halal Products.” Moreover, a seminar was held on “Helal Certification and Cooperation,” “Halal Business and Islamic Finance,” and “Current Halal Research."

Thailand B2.4bn for halal lending

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:12:53 PST

The Islamic Bank of Thailand will set aside 2.4 billion baht next year to help finance halal food businesses, according to managing director Dheerasak Suwannayos.

Halal laboratory to open in Koronadal

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:01:29 PST

Stakeholders in Mindanao’s industry met yesterday for the creation of a Mindanao Halal Food Industry Development Plan, a three-year road map on the development of the halal industry. The plan which started this month until July 2009 will cover specific strategies, targets, programs and projects on halal, and plot areas of cooperation with related industries like agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, halal ingredients, plus branding and promotion.

Zahid Urges Malaysian Firms to Expand Into OIC Countries

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:33:36 PST

Malaysia: Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi Wednesday urged local firms involved in Islamic based businesses to expand their business to the member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC). The Islamic business and financial market offers an alternative venue for Malaysian companies in the midst of the challenges brought by the current global financial crisis, he said.

Plans to make HID corporation (HDC) into a certification body

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:04:31 PST

Though the Halal Industry Development Corp. has definitely been up and running much longer than 7 months, as mentioned in this article, their taking over the Halal certification from JAKIM is probably closer to that length of time. HDC is creating a new model for how a government can manage the Halal industry in their country and they are certainly going through lots of start up problems with no example to follow, and having to figure it out as they go along. This is made even more difficult by the fact that they are also trying to enter the international Halal market offering Halal certification. Not an easy task when even people in their own country are not sure who they are and what they are doing.
Now it looks like the Philippines are trying to follow their example for their own development of the Halal industry in Mindanao.

Zahid Supports Effort To End Conflicts Between Syariah And Civil Laws

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:01:44 PST

The Halal Industry Development Corporation will assist the Halal Product Research Institute of Universiti Putra Malaysia in marketing its research findings internationally.

Brazilian Halal exports to the Middle East to cross US$6.38 billion in 2008

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:53:50 PST

Brazilian Halal exports to the Middle East are expected to exceed USD 6.38 billion in 2008, as the demand for beef meat and poultry continues to rise in the region. Industry reports have revealed that 33 per cent of Brazilian poultry and 40 per cent of its meat production are being supplied to the global Halal market, which is largely concentrated within the region.

Uzbekistan Can Use Malaysia As Springboard To Asean

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:21:30 PST

TASHKENT (Uzbekistan),(Bernama) -- Uzbekistan can use Malaysia as a springboard to export its products to the Asean market, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Monday. Likewise, Malaysia could use Uzbekistan as a hub for its market in Central Asia, the Malaysian prime minsiter said.

Many American meat exporters obtain halal certificate fraudulently

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:56:07 PST

Dubai: Ninety-five per cent of American food items found in supermarket shelves in the UAE and some other Gulf countries are not halal even though they may be certified as such, an industry specialist said at the Halal World Expo in Abu Dhabi.

MalaysiaKitchen Promoters Eyeing UAE Market

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:10:06 PST

Following the establishment of Malaysian restaurants under the MalaysiaKitchen programme in Tokyo and London, its promoters are now eyeing the possibility of opening a similar outlet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Malaysia Food and Drink Report Q4 2008

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:04:14 PST

Malaysia’s thriving halal sector will appeal to investors particularly with the current tax incentives for halal producers. In August 2008, Nestlé proposed the government introduce further monetary incentives to attract additional business to the region, however, there has yet to be a response from the government in relation to Nestlé’s suggestions.

Halal roadshow updates Belait District on application processes

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:58:50 PST

More than 300 individuals comprising restaurant vendors in the Belait District of Brunei attended the Halal Registration Information Roadshow at the municipal hall. It is part of a series of roadshows in all districts aimed at providing clearer information and understanding on the application processes for the Halal certificate for restaurants, including hotel restaurants, based on the rules stated by the Halal Certificate Order and Halal Label 2005 as the guideline for Halal certification.

Take A Leaf From M'sia On Halal Food Standards, Says Expert

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:54:19 PST

ABU DHABI, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Middle East countries should emulate Malaysia in regulating halal food production to prevent governments and consumers from being defrauded, said an industry expert. Midamar Corporation director Jalel Aossey said countries like Malaysia and Brunei had well established regulatory bodies to verify products were halal-compliant and that protection levels were in place in countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Brunei to Develop 7 industrial Clusters outside Oil & Gas

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:48:38 PST

Brunei is set to develop seven areas outside the oil and gas industry, namely renewable energy, eco-tourism, aquaculture, "green" ICT, Pulau Muara Besar (PMB) project, Halal processing, and Islamic finance.

Live export protest across Australia

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:53:16 PST

ANIMALS Australia will step up its campaign against live exports with a national day of action tomorrow.

The animal rights group is urging its supporters to brandish petitions at their workplace, school or university as part of its ``Live Animal Export: Indefensible'' campaign.

The company Soja protein has received halal certificates for 26 of its products from the Islamic Community in Serbia.

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:48:08 PST

The company Soja protein has received halal certificates for 26 of its products from the Islamic Community in Serbia.

Halal World Expo sparks export demand, but regional consumers face wait for unique Al Ain Quail

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:33:59 PST

Huge UAE demand for unique quail produced in Al Ain through a selective breeding process means consumers in other Gulf countries may have to wait at least 18 months before they can buy the halal delicacy at their local supermarkets. Attracting major interest at the Halal World Expo in Abu Dhabi had to disappoint many potential distributors who were keen to start importing the Al Ain Quail which is 100% natural, halal and twice the size of normal birds.