Why the Media Must Be Reclaimed →  June 28, 2011 3

A commentary by The Platform on why Muslims must act and reclaim the media before another irresponsible news spark far more serious, wide-ranging, and devastating consequences.

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.

Seeking Guidance from The Book of Haram →  June 22, 2011 0

Halal Media Intelligence panelist, Madgellan Haneeva, dissects the reasons why God created Halal and Haram and everything else in pairs, and why Muslims actually have a higher purpose in life.

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.

Plenty of Halal attractions for Arabs in Penang →  June 20, 2011 3

Penang has a lot to offer for Middle East tourists as there are plenty of Halal eateries and accommodations in one of the greenest, cleanest and safest states in Malaysia.

Tabasco and HP Sauce Refutes Non-Halal Claims →  June 17, 2011 17

HJ Heinz and McIhenny Company, the brand owners for HP Sauce and Tabasco sauce respectively, have summarily refuted claims that both of these brands are non halal.

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.

JAKIM confirms pig DNA found in popular seasoning sauces →  June 17, 2011 14

The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) today confirmed the discovery of porcine-based DNA in HP Sauce and Tabasco Pepper Sauce, two popular food seasonings widely used in cooking.

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.

Russia takes first major step into Islamic finance →  June 9, 2011 3

Russia will take its first foray into Islamic finance when it issues a sukuk on June 20 to attract foreign investment into the region.

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.

Halal tourism changing traditional hotel landscape →  June 8, 2011 6

From Australia and Thailand to the Middle East, there is a growing need for Halal and Shariah-complaint hotels around the world that caters to the needs of Arab and Muslim travelers.

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.

Australia bans cattle supply to Indonesia over abuse controversy →  June 5, 2011 4

Australia has moved to ban 11 Indonesian abattoirs from importing their live cattle after footages of mistreatment and abuse prior to Halal slaughter surfaced late last week.



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