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Brunei Halal Brand Unveiled
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam officiated the fourth International Halal Products Expo (IHPE), which saw the unveiling of the Brunei Halal brand that will be used to market Halal products locally and abroad.
Filed Under: Products & Services
Ghanim Eye Tesco, Carrefour as Outlets
Ghanim International Food Corporation is looking at major retailers such as Tesco and Carrefour to help sell products registered tinder the Brunei Halal brand to its target markets, its interim CEO said.
Filed Under: Trade & Investment
Low livestock productivity
A 50 per cent subsidy on Halal certification provided by the government is unlikely to boost Pakistan’s penetration into the $750 billion global Halal market as despite a huge potential the country is a net importer of meat due to below par breeding of livestock.
Sarawak: A melting pot of culture, adventure and nature
Sarawak, Malaysia’s largest state, is located on the exotic island of Borneo. Endowed with a rich and most diverse ecosystem, Sarawak is the country’s new tourism frontier.
Filed Under: Lifestyle >> Travel
Taiwan: Overview of the island known as Ilha Formosa
The main island of Taiwan is located in East Asia, off the coast of mainland China. The island is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the South China Sea, the Luzon Strait, the Taiwan Strait and the East China Sea. The island is 394 kilometres long and 144 kilometres wide with steep mountainous terrains covered by tropical and subtropical vegetation.
Filed Under: Business >> Country Feature
KUALA LUMPUR: Where to go and what to eat?
Kuala Lumpur and its adjoining areas are collectively called the Klang Valley because it is bordered by mountainous ranges on all sides except in the east. The name “Kuala Lumpur” literally means “muddy capital”, because the city was established in the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers.
Filed Under: Travel
Diversifying economy with Halal in the “Pearl of the Orientâ€
Penang, a famous tourist spot in Malaysia, well known as the Pearl of the Orient, is looking at ways to diversify its economy as well as contribute to the national economy by turning heads towards Halal. The Halal Journal speaks to the person in charge of spearheading the Halal Penang brand by the Penang International Halal Hub (PIHH), YB Haji Abdul Malik Kassin, State Minister for Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Penang State Government of Malaysia.
Filed Under: Business >> Trade and Investment >> Logistics
CCM’s commitment and goals in the growing world of Halal
This year marks a momentous land mark for Chemical Company of Malaysia Berhad (CCM) as we celebrate our 10th anniversary of providing high quality Halal products to our customers. As the biggest generic pharmaceutical manufacturer in Malaysia, we are proud to be the first to offer an extensive portfolio of health supplements and healthcare products certified Halal since 1999.
Filed Under: Business >> Company Feature
Krabi: More than a rock climbing paradise
It is known as a rock climber's paradise but clearly there's more to do in Krabi than being stuck between a rock and a hard place as Jaspal Singh discovers…
Renowned for being a rock climber’s haunt due to its vast limestone cliffs, Krabi is a tropical island paradise that is cheap to travel to. Nestled in the southern province of Thailand on the AndamanSea, Krabi is quiet, serene and considerably less commercialised than Phuket and Koh Samui.
Filed Under: Lifestyle >> Travel
Brunei Building Partnerships to Forge Ahead In Halal Sector
Despite the current adverse conditions due to the global economic downturn and the Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic, the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources is going ahead with the International Halal Product Expo which will be launched today, which displays the ministry's commitment and desire to advance the Halal agenda, nationally as well as internationally.