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- ‘Not enough halal food for export’PASIR PUTEH: Malaysia has not been able to produce enough halal food for export despite strong demand from the Middle East countries, International Trade and Industries Deputy Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir said.Published on 12 March 2010 by The Star Online: Nation
- MITI To Help Capture Middle East SMIs Halal Food Product MarketPASIR PUTEH, March 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of International Trade and Industry will take efforts to assist local small and medium sized industries (SMIs) to capture the exported SMI halal food product market of Middle East.Published on 11 March 2010 by Bernama: Business
- Pickup in industrial parksTHE industrial property sector is expected to rebound this year as the supply has been stagnant in the last four to five years. “Since 2004, the prices of industrial land have appreciated as property developers venture into developing industrial parks as a new income avenue to overcome the softer property market,” says MIDF Research in a recent report.Published on 10 March 2010 by The Star Online: Business
- Business : Services Sector Contributions To GDP Could Have Been Higher, Says MIDA D- GKUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The services sector contribution to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) could have been higher than what has been reported due to missing links and figures in the final data compilation.Published on 10 March 2010 by Bernama
- One-Stop Centre For Swiftlets In TerengganuKUALA TERENGGANU, March 8 (Bernama) -- The Veterinary Services Department (VSD) plans to set up a RM500,000 one-stop centre for bird's nest products in Wakaf Tapai, Hulu Terengganu, this year. Terengganu VSD director Dr Azizol Mohd Sharun said the move was aimed at luring tourists to the state. With 316 swiftlet-breeding houses operated by bumiputeras registered so far, he said, Terengganu was the biggest player in the bird's nest industry. He told Bernama on Monday that the department was also planning to built a swiftlet laboratory in Wakaf Tapai, besides acquiring the halal certificate to enable bird's nest products to be sold locally and abroad.Published on 9 March 2010 by Bernama
- Don't Wait For Halal Act Enforcement To Get Halal Certs, Companies ToldKUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Companies need not wait for the proposed Halal Act to take effect before getting halal certificates, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom.Published on 9 March 2010 by Bernama: Business
- Asif To Hold Conference On Halal Cosmetics And ToiletriesKUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- Asif International (M) Sdn Bhd will hold an international conference on halal cosmetics and toiletries on March 13 and 14, 2010.Published on 9 March 2010 by Bernama: Business
- M’sians urged to improve country’s imageAMSTERDAM: International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has asked Malaysian restaurant operators in Holland to help improve the country's image which has been affected by recent local events.Published on 9 March 2010 by The Star Online: Nation
- Mustapa To Lead Trade & Investment Mission To Amsterdam, Hamburg & BirminghamKUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed will lead a trade and investment mission to three major European cities, namely Amsterdam, Hamburg and Birmingham, from tomorrow till March 13.Published on 8 March 2010 by Bernama: Business
- Ban On 'Privatised' Halal Logos A Correct Decision - JamilKUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Islamic Council (MAIS) decision banning halal logos issued by private companies is correct and to ensure that they adhere to Islamic law.Published on 7 March 2010 by Bernama






