Malaysia: HDC appoints Mahmud as Chairman
As chairman, he will play a significant role in advancing Malaysia’s halal agenda, while focusing on a stronger international presence.
Halal economy
Malaysia: 9 out of 10 SMEs do not have halal certification
One of the reasons was the fact that most entrepreneurs were running their businesses in a traditional manner, and had the perception that they did not need to obtain halal…
USA: Banana Republic is selling hijabs
Some shoppers, though, said they felt conflicted about major retailers getting into the hijab business. Was it inclusion, they wondered, or the appropriation of a religious symbol for the sake…
Malaysia launches Muslim-friendly hotel recognition
There are three levels of accreditation; platinum, gold and silver, based on the level of compliance to the standards that have been set.
Indonesia calls for halal industry to be a focus for Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle
Indonesia underlined 3 areas of cooperation for IMT-GT to focus on namely connectivity, sustainable and inclusive economic development, and the Halal industry.
Malaysia: Johor out to boost halal sector
"Johor, Singapore and Indonesia should complement instead of competing with each other in developing the halal sector under the Singapore-Johor-Riau (SIJORI) economic growth triangle."
Malaysia: HDC to enter 10 new halal markets via One Belt, One Road initiative
The new countries include Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Turkmenistan, Iran, Tajikistan, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Indonesia: LSP LPPOM MUI is Immediately Licensed the World’s First Halal Auditor Certification
With this scope, LSP LPPOM MUI is the only institution that will certify halal auditors who will check product halal according to the mandate of the UU stated in Article…
Indonesia set to become main producer in global halal industry by 2024
"Especially in potential sectors, such as food and beverages, tourism, fashion, media and recreation, as well as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics."
The Halal Maturity Checklist – a key performance indicator
It is crucial for companies that are serving Muslim markets to be proactive on halal matters and bring halal to the same level as food/product safety.
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