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Halal Industry should take stock, says Malaysian Prime Minister at 5th World Halal Forum
Malaysian Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Haji Abdullah Razak sent a strong message to the global Halal industry to reassess and reevaluate before moving forward in his keynote address delivered to over 900 delegates from close to 50 countries at the 5th World Halal Forum recently.
World Halal Research takes off for developing the Halal industry
The Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) today announced that two MoUs will be signed with a private sector university and a foreign country to further R&D in Halal Science. To be officially signed during Halal week in conjunction with the launch of the World Halal Research Summit on 23 June, the R&D collaborations will enhance the country’s first steps into inculcating a knowledge-based Halal industry. The MoUs will be signed with Taylors College and the Government of Tehran, to be witnessed respectively by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).
Filed Under: World Halal Research
Kurnia seeks takaful licence
Kurnia Asia Bhd has applied for a takaful licence and is awaiting the response from Bank Negara, said director of corporate planning/investor relations Dr James Tee.
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PwC: Islamic finance needs better offerings
The Islamic finance sector must come up with more competitive products and prices so that it can better meet demand from more sophisticated customers.
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Focus sharpened on Deep South trade
The Commerce Ministry is trying to revive trade and investment in the five southernmost provinces, as part of its plan to increase the value of cross-border trade to one trillion baht by 2012.
Filed Under: Trade & Investment
Pimpin Setia Looks To Penetrate Asean and Middle East Markets for Salted Eggs
With a monthly turnover of 1.2 million salted eggs, Pimpin Setia Sdn Bhd is now looking to expand to the Asean as well as Middle East markets. Pimpin Setia is a joint venture company to process salted eggs on a commercial scale.
Filed Under: Products & Services
Hotel associations support Jakim to check on Halal Certs
Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) fully supports the Government’s efforts to ensure Malaysia in becoming a recognised Halal hub. It’s President - YBhg. Datuk Hj. Mohd Ilyas Zainol Abidin said that the association together with Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners (MAHO) are registered members of the Focus Group on Halal Certification which is led by the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) and has been having regular meetings with the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) to ensure its members receive their Halal certificates. Newly elected MAHO President YBhg Dato’ Sri Abdul Aziz Abd Rahman added that both associations since last year have been actively involved and working closely with JAKIM addressing and ironing out relevant administrative and processing issues pertaining to Halal certification for hotel restaurants.
Indonesia plans tax incentives for Islamic banking
Indonesia may provide tax incentives for Sukuk issues and Sharia bank deposits to better compete with Malaysia, the world's top Sukuk market, the central bank said.
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Pakistan Developing Shariah-Compliant Products for Money Market
Pakistan’s central bank is developing Shariah-compliant products for its interbank money market as a shortage of investment options hurts earnings at Islamic lenders.
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Government to Increase Overseas Post Graduate Scholarships, Says PM
The government will gradually increase the number of overseas scholarships for post-graduate studies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.