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Malaysia Competitive In Halal Industry
"Malaysia's competitiveness lies in the fact that Malaysians understand the halal industry, our positioning as a Muslim country creates advantages and our industry has actually gone way ahead in terms of halal certification,
Muslims, Jews lock horns over ritual slaughter of animals in Australia
Under the current standard for ritual slaughter in Australia, animals are stunned before their throats are slit for halal meat or immediately afterwards for kosher meat.
Ban on NZ beef exports to Malaysia 'may be lifted'
Malaysia plans to open up its halal beef trade to abattoirs in New Zealand and other selected countries, the Malaysia Star reported today.
Thailand to stage halal expo
Thailand will stage its first-ever halal exhibition in Bangkok later this year, in the hope of getting a bigger bite out of the world's US$590-billion halal market, industry sources said yesterday.
Tons of food to satisfy the palate
The kitchen at Thammasat University's Rangsit campus has been designated for the preparation of halal meals, while the non-halal meals will be cooked at the DC2 Building (Rak Khun Thao Fah Building), where packed meals will also be prepared for the athletes.
Govt Committed To Reviving Southeast Asia As Islamic Civilisation Hub
He said the government's effort to make Malaysia a "halal" hub, a hub of education excellence as well as an intellectual network hub was testimony of the commitment.
Thai chicken exports to Middle East approved by UAE
Thailand's export of cooked chicken has been approved by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as well as the certification of of Thai Halal brand, poultry slaughterhouses, and processing factories in Thailand.
Tapping China's Muslim Market
China's more than 20 million Muslim population is an attractive market for halal producers but it remains largely untapped by both the local and foreign vendors.
40 new foreign abattoirs to supply beef to Malaysia
Malaysia is to liberalise the import of beef by allowing more than 40 new foreign-owned abattoirs to supply their halal products here.
Collaborate More In Education, Aussie Varsities Told
Among the positive outcomes of the JTC included the resumption of the Australian beef export to Malaysia from abattoirs hat comply with the Malaysian Halal standards, cooperation in the health sector in medical devices and cooperation in franchising, particularly in mediation of disputes.