Penekanan kepada nilai-nilai universal dalam Halal dan Thoyyib amat perlu bagi memperbetulkan persepsi umum, terutama bagi yang bukan Muslim, tentang kesempurnaan halal sebagai suatu cara hidup yang mampu menjamin keselamatan diri dan keluarga serta kelangsungan generasi akan datang.

Eyeing a bigger share of halal industry pie, the Malaysian government has invited all Malaysians to participate in promoting halal industry in the country, regardless of race and religion.

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre have announced that all its kitchens – Chinese, Western, Cold, Pastry and Malay - have been certified halal by Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM).

Malaysians are invited to participate in various business sectors in Kazakhstan, particularly halal food and Islamic finance, especially since they are getting it from others.

More than 20,000 visitors are expected to converge at the HDC's Sarawak Halal Transformation Programmme (PTH Sarawak) next Saturday, 17 December 2011, at the Kuching Waterfront.

Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) initiated the first Halal internal auditor's programme for the hotel and tourism industry, amidst the increasing discussion on how hotels are adapting to the requirements of Halal certification.

Small and medium-sized entrepreneurs (SMEs) should seize the lucrative potentials within the burgeoning global Halal market as it is the epitome of the Blue Ocean strategy, said Dato' Mukhriz Tun Mahathir, deputy minister for the Malaysian International Trade and Industries Ministry.

What would it take for a newly start-up company or a local small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) to benefit from the much-talked about multi-trillion dollar global Halal market?

Malaysia's newest Halal exposition, HALFEST, is set to lead the development of Malaysian Halal SME industry, with the staging of a locals-only version of MIHAS this 12th to 16th October 2011 at Putra World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.

Many who travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj were not aware that they are required to be vaccinated against meningitis prior to their departure.

A specialised programme to enhance Bumiputera’s participation within the Halal industry may soon be developed, beginning with Halal Fiesta Malaysia (HALFEST).

HDC and YB Dato' Mukhriz Mahathir hosted a buka puasa with orphanages and the elderly at the Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

The Golden Churn butter halal controversy was finally over but the episode had exposed crucial weaknesses in Malaysian Halal certification.

Halal-certified leather and rubber may not be a top priority for most, but in reality they have high potentials to becoming a global fashion statement.

Ratings for Marina Mandarin Singapore Hotel has been upgraded to Crescentrating 5 in view of its recent Halal award by MUIS for its foods.

The HTP was organised to foster relationships within halal industry and to promote new initiatives as a viable source of economic growth.

JAKIM Halal Hub division today said they needed more time to ascertain if the findings of Sarawak Islamic Department (JAIS) over the Halal status of Golden Churn butter is to be upheld for all Malaysian states or otherwise.

The cosmetics industry is constantly expanding and diversifying. This update looks at the key regulations covering cosmetics manufacturers and their insurers in the United Kingdom.

A photos travelogue by our resident pro shooter MZH during H Media's participation as Official Media Partner of the Moscow Halal Expo May 2011 at the Crocus City Hall, Moscow, Russia.

Either as Zakat payment, wedding Mahar or simply for safekeeping, Gold Dinar and Silver Dirhams are gaining popularity as a viable currency for Muslims to use in religious practices. But is it truly viable? Zack Abdullah analyses the intricacies involved.