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Malaysia’s Halal industry is for all →  December 19, 2011 2

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.

Malaysians invited to invest in Kazakhstan →  December 12, 2011 2

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.

Sarawak Halal Transformation Programme expecting record turnout →  December 12, 2011 2

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.

Seize the lucrative global Halal market, Mukhriz tells Malaysian SMEs →  October 24, 2011 3

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.

HALFEST to enhance Bumiputera’s participation in Halal industry →  September 6, 2011 3

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

JAKIM still undecided over Golden Churn →  August 4, 2011 7

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.

Lipstick Liability: Key Regulations for Cosmetic Manufacturers →  July 20, 2011 1

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.

Virtual Islamic tourism portal to be introduced →  July 4, 2011 4

Foras Tourism, a unique initiative of the GCC-based travel industry, will launch an integrated, configurable and dynamic virtual online Islamic travel platform by August 2011.

Its final: Dutch outlaws Halal and Kosher slaughter →  June 29, 2011 4

The Dutch parliament voted Tuesday to ban ritual slaughter of animals, a move strongly opposed by the country's Muslim and Jewish minorities.

Bogor hosts fair to increase Halal awareness in Indonesia →  June 28, 2011 1

Living up to its reputation as the first halal city in Indonesia, Bogor is currently holding a Halal fair aimed at promoting halal food produced in line with the specific guidelines outlined in Islamic law.

Australia pushing for stunning use in Indonesia “to safeguard its animals” →  June 27, 2011 1

The World Animal Health Organisation (OIE) standards did not require stunning of cattle before slaughter, but after the recent Indonesian cattle fiasco, the Meat & Livestock Australia would insist on it.

AFIC proposes Halal Centre to solve animal-butcher dilemma →  June 24, 2011 1

Amid uproar over ritual slaughter, Australia’s highest Muslim body has called for establishing a halal center to help solve the animal-butcher dilemma

Dutch lawmakers to debate ban on Halal and Kosher slaughter →  June 23, 2011 1

Centrist Dutch lawmakers are working behind the scenes to amend legislation that would outlaw centuries-old Jewish and Muslim traditions of slaughtering animals.

First Halal mozzarella cheese introduced →  June 21, 2011 2

Muslims can now feast on one of Italy's best-loved gastronomic delights, mozzarella cheese, now with Halal certification from a local Islamic centre.

EU Halal and Kosher labelling law rejected again, for now →  June 17, 2011 17

An amendment which could lead to controversial plans to label Halal and kosher meat has been removed from a proposed new European law.

Australians now calling for complete ban of $1b live animal export trade →  June 16, 2011 3

After suspending live cattle trade to Indonesia following exposures of animal cruelty, Australians are now rallying for a complete ban of the A$1 billion live animal export trade.

Balkans hot for Halal hospitality and tourism →  June 15, 2011 0

The Balkan countries are eager to explore potentials in Halal tourism following a partnership between Halal Quality Certification Agency of Bosnia and Crescentrating to promote Halal-friendly travel services and facilities in the region.

Dutch parliament set to axe religious slaughter →  June 15, 2011 4

The Dutch parliament is preparing to pass a law that would end unstunned religious slaughters, effectively banning kosher and halal slaughter in the Netherlands.

Strong Malaysia-China trade prompts HDC to introduce Halal programmes in China →  June 14, 2011 2

Malaysia's trade with China has been experiencing robust growth of late, prompting government-owned HDC to commit in assisting the development of China's Halal industry.

India’s largest Halal certifier unaware of Intertek’s certification plans →  June 10, 2011 1

India's oldest and most established Halal certifier, Jamiat Ulama-E-Maharashtra, admitted they are not familiar with Intertek as a company nor are they aware of its plans to service the vast Muslim market in India.