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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.

Trading block for Muslim nations possible, if united →  June 9, 2011 1

A Malaysian minister said a strategic trading block for Muslim nations under the auspices of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) is possible, provided they are united.

HDC Malaysia focuses on Halal development via academia →  June 7, 2011 1

It was a frenetic week last week for Malaysia's Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) when it announced various plans to strengthen Halal delivery using institutions of higher learning.

China’s Halal food market growing 20% annually →  May 19, 2011 2

The Thai Department of Export Promotion (DEP) has advised local private sectors to penetrate China's halal food market, as the market is growing over 20pc a year.

A unified Halal standard mooted for Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia →  May 10, 2011 1

A unified Halal standard between Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia could pave the way for more Halal products from the region onto supermarket shelves in Europe, suggests an expert.

Malaysia-Pakistan trade exceed US$2.5 billion mark →  May 4, 2011 1

Trade between Pakistan and Malaysia exceeded the US$2.5 billion mark in 2010, registering an overall increase of 34 percent against total trade of US$1.86 billion in the previous year

HDC and JAKIM agree to work more closely on Halal industry →  April 20, 2011 1

Malaysia's Halal Industry Development Corporation and JAKIM signed an MOU today to put in place specific capabilities and resources for those who wish to participate more visibly and profitably in the Halal industry.

Food Analyst Council to work with JAKIM →  April 6, 2011 1

The new Malaysian Food Analyst Council must work with the Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) to determine the halal status of food products.

Malaysia at forefront of global Halal sector →  April 6, 2011 1

Malaysia is now at the forefront of the global Halal sector and the local small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) sector should use this to secure better market penetration for their Halal products and services.

Malaysia recorded over fifty Halal standards violations in 2010 →  March 18, 2011 1

The Malaysia Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) suspended a total of 51 Halal certifications awarded to companies last year because of various violations to the Malaysian Halal standards.

Sarawak aiming to be top Halal producer →  March 14, 2011 1

Sarawak should be able to become a major producer of halal food once Tanjung Manis Halal Hub is fully operational in the next five years, said Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud.

Tanjung Manis Halal hub targets RM10b in investment →  March 11, 2011 1

Malaysia's largest Halal park the Tanjung Manis Halal Hub is projected to woo RM10 billion investment under the current 10th Malaysia Plan period if things go according to plan.

Our Halal foods have higher standards – Singapore →  March 1, 2011 2

Singaporean Halal food manufacturers have higher standards as compared with its counterparts, which explains the surge in its food and beverage exports to the GCC countries in 2010.