Sunday 17 August 2014

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.