Malaysia's HDC identifies way forward for halal economy

Source: WHC.  Tan Sri Dato' Dr Syed
Jalaludin.

More than 1,000 delegates converged at this year’s 9th annual World Halal Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Centred on the theme Halal at the Forefront of Social and Economic Change, the conference furthered insights and knowledge of the halal industry.

The event was graced by YAB Tun Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi, the patron of the World Halal Conference, who gave the opening remarks during the conference. A main conference was also hosted with a Ministerial Panel chaired by Yang Berhormat Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, the Minister of International Trade & Industry Malaysia. Other sessions included a Global Leaders Panel Session, several concurrent plenary sessions on specific components within the halal ecosystem such as e-commerce, youth and women’s empowerment, and a Business Networking Galleria hosted by collaborating partners of WHC.

This year’s conference saw the collaboration of several partners including the Islamic Development Bank, Nestle Malaysia, Agro Bank, Ramly, Chemical Company of Malaysia (CCM), East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC), Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce, Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA), and Sugarscarf.

“We are honoured to see such strong commitment from our industry partners, together with the participation of foreign delegates and renowned speakers who have made this year’s conference a success. We urge for their continuous support; together we can take the halal industry to new heights, both internationally and locally,” said Tan Sri Dato' Dr Syed Jalaludin Bin Syed Salim, Chairman of the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC).

The conference also saw the strategic alliance of HDC with various SMEs with the aim of uplifting the local halal economy. These included a memorandum of understanding between HDC and Nestle Malaysia that focused on building local productive capacity, enhancing social inclusion, and promoting environmental sustainability.

Despite the lacklustre prediction of the global economic sphere, the demand for halal products remain positive. Malaysia stands as the biggest halal exporter next to China with an increase of 4% in its export value in 2015.

“Indeed the Halal Industry Development Corporation has grown by leaps and bounds since its foundation 10 years ago; it is of utmost importance that we sustain the halal momentum and drive its growth even further,” adds Jalaludin.

Inaugural Halal Ingredients Asia in KL

UBM Asia and the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) are organising Halal Ingredients Asia, which is designed to be a regional gathering and market place for halal ingredient professionals and industry players.

Halal Ingredients Asia will be held from 21 to 23 September 2015 alongside a conference on 22 to 23 September 2015. Both events will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This inaugural show focuses on halal ingredients and will support and accelerate the development of the halal sector in Asia. The ingredients on show include additives, colourings, flavours & fragrances, oleo chemical based produce and seasonings.

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Malaysia's Halal Outreach Program to touch down in Sarawak

The Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC), the government agency responsible for the overall development of the halal industry in Malaysia, is launching the Halal Outreach Programme (HOPE) in Sarawak, Malaysia together with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) on 18 August.

Source: Halal Outreach Programme Sarawak website.

The two-day outreach includes halal training programmes, mentoring and business matching activities, panels, briefings by government agencies, and an industry clinic. According to the HOPE microsite, the programme aims to raise awareness and increase participation among halal local entrepreneurs in the halal industry. 

Participants will gain knowledge on marketing halal products and services internationally, while entrepreneurs will be exposed to business opportunities and receive tips on how to market their products. Entrepreneurs who have been successful in their respective fields will be sharing their experiences with event participants.

Malaysia's HDC and Kumamoto City in Japan agree to collaborate on halal initiatives

The Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) of Malaysia has signed an agreement with Kumamoto City of Japan and A-Commerce on 9 April at the World Halal Conference 2014 to pursue collaborations in the interest of developing the halal industry in both countries. Japan is Malaysia's fifth-highest trading partner in the halal industry, bringing in an export value of RM1.9 billion in 2013.  
 
Under the agreement all three parties are regarded as strategic partners where awareness of the concept of 'halal', halal components and the halal brand will be introduced to Japanese markets through HDC.

The agreement also aims to explore opportunities to develop, support and enrich the development of the human capital industry that will be of benefit to both countries.

A-Commerce is a professional business advisor to various local government bodies in Japan and renders support to the development of the halal industry in Japan.