By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, July 29 — Halal International Selangor (HIS) Toyyiba Sdn Bhd is set to guide 100 Platform Selangor (PLATS) entrepreneurs to obtain halal certification. PLATS general manager Muhammad Syaril Showkat Ali said the 100 entrepreneurs passed a screening under the U-PLATS...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SABAK BERNAM, July 23 — Bumiputera companies have been urged to apply for halal certification to enhance their product image and better compete in international markets. State executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Fahmi Ngah said data showed only 30 per cent...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Malaysia’s halal industry is poised to export its halal certification services to countries that have requested support, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Feb 14 — Halal International Selangor (HIS) Toyyiba Sdn Bhd is targeting 300 Selangor Platform (PLATS) entrepreneurs to join the halal certification guidance programme this year. HIS Toyyiba Sdn Bhd general manager Muhammad Syaril Showkat Ali said they...

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 17 — Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra has requested Malaysia to consider opening an office in Peru to help facilitate halal certification of Peruvian products, as Malaysia’s halal certification is recognised worldwide, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Over 80 per cent or 7,306 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are holders of Malaysia's Halal Verification Certificate at the moment, said the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.

SHAH ALAM, June 14 – Selangor recorded a total of 5,365 entrepreneurs with active halal certificates through the Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM) thus far, said the state Islamic Religious Affairs, Consumers Affairs and Halal Industry Committee chairman Mohd Zawawi Ahmad Mughni.

PUTRAJAYA, June 2 — The halal certification by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is focused on food for human consumption and does not cover animal feed, said the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS).

By Fitri Hazim Hazam PETALING JAYA, May 24 – The state government has proposed the establishment of a one-stop centre to assist entrepreneurs in obtaining halal certification, according to state executive councillor for housing and urban wellbeing Rodziah Ismail. She said the government has...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has confirmed that the Nutri Malt drink produced by Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad does not have and is not qualified to apply for the Malaysian Halal Certificate.

By Mustakim Ramli AMPANG, May 30 — The Selangor Dewan Perdagangan Islam Malaysia (DPIM) is currently in the process of formulating a programme to make it easier for entrepreneurs to obtain halal certificates. Its chairman Mohd Yahya Mat Sahri said the decision was made after public complaints...

TAIPING, May 28 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will send a halal team to conduct audits at all abattoirs and at the Supreme Islamic Council of Halal Meat in Australia Inc (SICHMA) in Australia, which supplies meat to Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 — The increasing world population and demand opens up vast potential for palm oil suppliers to explore new markets, but some areas need to be improved to smoothen the whole supply chain and better facilitate purchases by countries or companies.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The Halal Development Corporation (HDC) is not taking over the role of the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) in the issuance of ‘Halal’ certificates.