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No double standards in Halal applications: Jamil
There is no element of double standard in the approval of the application for Halal certificate from big companies or small and medium industry, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom said. He said the Halal certification issued by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) was based on the manufacturing process of the product.
MALAYSIA: Halal ingredients exports expected to increase 10 percent
Malaysia's exports of Halal ingredients is expected to boost its global market with an anticipated 10% increase this year compared to last year, as the country has already established itself as a leading exporter for the segment last year. In 2011, Malaysia's exports experienced a larger growth that saw it overtaking Halal food and beverage segment exports. Halal ingredients exports stood at RM12.31 billion compared to RM11.92 billion for Halal food and beverage segment in 2011. “Halal ingredients are the biggest export for Malaysia and by emphasising greater focus on this segment, it will make Malaysia the leading exporter for Halal ingredients not only regionally but globally,” Halal Industry Development Corp (HDC) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Jamil Bidin said.
Pakistan seeks Halal cert to boost export
Pakistan is looking into the possibility of getting Malaysian Halal Certificate to boost its export of Halal products to Malaysia especially beef. Pakistan's High Commissioner to Malaysia, Masood Khalid said the price of meat and beef in Pakistan are cheaper and the supply is abundant. "Our meat and beef are cheaper and the Pakistan's reserve (meat and beef) are very high. We have to work together to get Malaysian Halal certificate and we don't have any problem supplying Halal food because we're Muslim producers," he told Bernama. Masood said that Pakistan hopes to boost its current mutual relationship with Malaysia especially in economic areas.
HONG KONG: Skip the pasta! And other unsavoury truths about airplane food
If you need one golden strategy for ordering your in-flight meal, it’s this: always order the stew. If the stew’s not available, go for fried rice and fatty fish. Pasta, noodles, chicken breast or anything deep-fried does not fare so well in the harsh conditions of the aircraft galley. These recommendations come straight from the people tasked with making the millions of meals served in-flight every day, such as Fritz Gross, director of culinary excellence at LSG Sky Chefs Asia Pacific. As the guy in charge of LSG Sky Chefs’ Hong Kong operation, which churns out 30,000 meals daily for airlines such as DragonAir, United Airlines and British Airways, Gross’ challenge is a tough one: serve hundreds of people quality meals, but do so with no knives, no crème brûlée blow torches (or indeed any fancy equipment) and with no fresh ingredients at the point of service. The result -- Gross’ kitchen is run more like a factory than a restaurant, and his biggest worry has nothing to do with how good the food tastes.
Not compulsory to display Halal logo: Jakim
Operators of eateries are not compelled to apply for the "Halal" certification so as to display the Halal logo at their premises, according to Hakimah Mohd Yusoff, director of the Halal Hub Division in the Department of Islamic Development (Jakim). She said, however, that eateries having the certification and displaying the logo would benefit in the sense that customers would feel confident eating at these outlets. Eateries displaying the Halal logo should be able to show proof of the Halal certification issued by Jakim or the Islamic Religious Council or the state Islamic religious councils, she said.
MALAYSIA: Halal certs only from Jais, Jakim
The Government will only recognise Halal certificates issued by the Sarawak Islamic Affairs Department (Jais) and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim). “Halal certificates issued by all other organisations are not recognised,” Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs) Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman told reporters after inspecting work progress of the RM50mil Sarawak Islamic Complex. The project is undertaken by Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak.
MALAYSIA: Stringent Halal Certification Process to Ensure Integrity
The Halal certification process takes six months to one year because many steps and tests are needed to be done, said Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. "To ensure the product is Halal, we have to be very precise in analysing the details. Other factors involved are time constraints, financial and the lack of manpower," he told a press conference. Mustapa said there are requests made by the foreign traders to simplify the process and reduce the duration by skipping some of the tests.
PAKISTAN: EPZA for setting up of Halal Export Processing Zone
The Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA), Chairman, Tariq Hassan, said that there were total nine export processing zones (EPZ) in the country while land deal for 10th EPZ in Mirpur Khas will be finalised in a day or two. He revealed this while giving a presentation at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday. He also sought the LCCI help and co-operation for establishment of Halal Export Processing Zone in Lahore. He said that the EPZA offers the intending investors an excellent, amiable, market-friendly and secure atmosphere in its processing zones.
Modesty, a many splendored thing
It was a beautiful, colourful evening as parades of gorgeous and stunning collections by seven fashion designers from Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines graced the runways. There was a variety of themes and colours— Love, Paradise Within, Mystery Of The Orient and First Lady, in turquoise, green, pink, peach, blue, gold and silver clashing with black, dark grey and white. Models strutted gracefully, showcasing formal and casual wear, gowns and abaya. The seventh edition of the Islamic Fashion Festival (IFF) made its debut in Manila, previous editions having traversed Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, the United States and Europe. The glittery night saw the who’s who of the fashion industry, Manila’s high society and members of the diplomatic corps at InterContinental Hotel Manila in Makati City to witness another milestone in the journey of the IFF. The Manila event served as a curtain-raiser for a series of shows for the year. The IFF is a platform for both Muslim and non-Muslim designers to showcase the latest in Islamic wear.
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MALAYSIA: Only 400 Sarawak eateries have Halal certs
Only about 400 Muslim eatery operators in the state have to date acquired the Halal certificates issued either by the Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (Jais) or Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim), Assistant Minister for Islamic Affairs Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman said. He hoped that more, including food stall owners, would follow suit soon. Speaking to reporters after inspecting the progress work on the RM50 million Sibu Islamic Complex project here today, Daud reminded all that only certificates issued by the two bodies were recognised nationwide.