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World Halal Forum Highlights
By New Straits Times
May 11, 2006, 12:16
World Halal Forum Hightlights
Reports by Azlan Abu Bakar and Anna Maria
May 11 2006
UAE halal hub partnership
MISC Integrated Logisitics Sdn Bhd (MILS) will enter into a partnership with a Dubai-based logistics company to set up a halal hub in the United Arab Emirates. MILS chief executive officer Hilmi Mohd Nashir said the partnership would help the company to enhance its presence in the global logistics scene, particularly in West Asia. An agreement between the two parties will be signed in Kuala Lumpur on May 18.
Rotterdam plans distribution centre
PORT of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, the world's largest cargo port, plans to set up a halal distribution centre with the help of its partners from Malaysia and Indonesia. “ This is part of our move to position ourselves as the gateway into Europe for halal products,” business development manager Capt Kees Westrate said in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
KMT ready for more shipments
KELANG Multi Terminal Sdn Bhd (KMT), the operator of Westports Malaysia, said the company is ready to handle more shipments coming from the halal industry. Its executive chairman Tan Sri G.Gnanalingam said the port has the sufficient logistic capability, infrastructure and facilities to handle the shipments.
LSGB prepared to share expertise
LSG Sky Chef-Brahim Sdn Bhd (LSGB) says it is prepared to share its expertise to those interested in setting up halal-compliant kitchens for in-flight food.
Chairman Datuk Ibrahim Badawi said as the operator of the world’s largest halal in-flight catering kitchen at KL International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, the company has adequate credentials and capability to provide consultations on matters concerning halal onboard meals.
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