'Halal' Showcase
THE STAR StarBiz Friday March 17, 2006
Over RM250mil sales forecast at halal expo
By susan tam
KUALA LUMPUR: The Third Malaysia International Halal Showcase 2006 (Mihas) is expected to rake in over RM250mil in immediate sales, up 15% from last year’s figures.
Islamic Dakwah Foundation Malaysia (Yadim) chairman Datuk Mohd Nakhaie Ahmad said the estimated higher sales were due to the organiser's confidence in the growing awareness of the halal industry.
“The value of transaction is expected to be bigger due to a larger showcase and participation in this year’s event,” he said yesterday after the launch of Mihas and the inaugural World Halal Forum 2006, both scheduled for May.
Yadim, the International Trade and Industry, Entrepreneurial and Co-operative Development Ministries, and Malaysia External Trade Development Corp, are the joint organisers for Mihas.
This year's event is expected to draw 500 exhibitors from more than 20 countries, compared with last year's 425 participants from 18 countries.
Mihas, which is themed “Networking, Consolidating and Energising,” is an expo of halal products and services.
Khairy Jamaluddin (left) greeting Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz at the launch of World Halal Forum 2006. In the centre is Datuk Mohd Nakhale Ahmad
World Halal Forum chairman Khairy Jamaluddin said among issues that needed to be addressed by industry players was having a central agency to streamline operations.
He hoped that parameters for this central agency could be drawn up by year-end. Other issues that need to be addressed are certification, access and imports of raw material for halal food production.
Currently, a special committee tackling halal issues involved many agencies, including the Veterinary Services Department and Agriculture Ministry, which was seen as a “good start” towards developing Malaysia’s halal industry, he said.
Earlier, in her opening speech, International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz said the huge prospects for economic gain from halal products and services could be seen from the interest generated among countries in the region, which were starting to capitalise on the potential of this market.
She said the halal food sector alone was estimated at US$500bil annually.
“Malaysia’s exports of processed food last year were worth RM6.5bil, accounting for 1.2% of total manufactured exports. This is an increase of 7.9% from 2004,” she said.
Rafidah also said the potential for the halal industry was not only in food production, but also in cosmetics, health supplements, pharmaceuticals and other consumer products.
She said given the nature of competition in the markets, the Government was encouraging cross-border investments to facilitate access to raw materials and input supplies and ensure compliance with the halal standard by overseas suppliers.
“Cross-border investments can take the form of joint ventures between Malaysian and overseas companies, including cattle and sheep farming and companies involved in food and non-food production,” Rafidah added.
Comments
ouchhh...that hurts :p
Posted by: sherrina![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 17, 2006 10:19 AM
I thought it is against Islam principles for a Muslim woman like Rafidah to shake hand with Muslim man or non-Muslim? Pardon me if i am wrong.
Posted by: sonicwall![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 17, 2006 10:54 AM
sonicwall..u r right.. it is wrong for a muslim woman to shake hand with a another muslim/ non muslim man ( he is not her mahram).. did u realize something else?? she didn't wear a tudung (or selendang shall i say??)
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March 17, 2006 11:00 AM
it's funny when in a situation i had a... errrr superior(fully 'wrapped') who was actually introduced to us. so we shook hands... and when she was introduced to another manager (chinese guy), right infront of my face, she rejected him arrogantly and said 'sorry i dont shake men's hand). 2 minutes later, my CEO(white guy) walked in and she was introduced to him..... they shook hands?????
Posted by: Shireen K![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 17, 2006 11:02 AM
At the first glance, I thought Rafidah is shaking hand with an African Food Caterer.
Since when this guy been charcoal-up so much.
Posted by: BaganSPU![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 17, 2006 11:08 AM
Bare in mind that those MIM(MAde in Malaysia) halal food export give little PROFIT margin to Malaysia, because we rely on imports to produce those food.
Posted by: moo_t![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 17, 2006 11:13 AM
lighten up folks..if she shake and he shakes..it is up to them....
..who are we to judge.?
Leave it to GOD.
Posted by: art chan![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 17, 2006 11:15 AM
Rafidah will do anything - even kiss a donkey's u know what if she has too, hence shaking hands is totally elementary, religion or no religion. After all, its the'cut' that matters eh!
JEFF OOI says: Stop you all loyar buruk. The showcse is about business and political mileages to be gained on the internationakl platform. You guys can't see beyond your nose?
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March 17, 2006 11:39 AM
Posted by: Shireen K [TypeKey Profile Page] | March 17, 2006 11:02 AM
At the first glance, I thought Rafidah is shaking hand with an African Food Caterer.
Since when this guy been charcoal-up so much.
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As a Malaysian Indian im really disappointed with this comment.
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Posted by: novin![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 17, 2006 12:54 PM
like I had mentioned in an earlier post, halal food industry is a plus for Malaysia. Some entrepreneur should grow more goats etc.
It always amuses me to no end when people complain about racist policies when they themselves are blatantly racist themselves.
Posted by: Omega Lee![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 17, 2006 01:57 PM
JEFF OOI said: Stop you all loyar buruk. The showcse is about business and political mileages to be gained on the internationakl platform. You guys can't see beyond your nose?
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thanks, jeff. i very disaapointed at the first place when i thought you also wanted to bring up the same comment as them. ... and sorry miss judged you.
Posted by: whatsoever![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 17, 2006 02:34 PM
sorry jeff, I may have gone a little overboard - do accept my humble apologies...
Posted by: bnaipal![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 17, 2006 04:04 PM
Well done Malaysian bloggers, are we witnessing a 'lalang' scene here?
Posted by: bnaipal![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 17, 2006 07:55 PM
We should boycott Halal foods.
The animals were slaughtered in a cruel fashion. In halal rituals animals were made to bleed to death when slaughtered facing the mecca.
http://www.islamreview.org
Posted by: Mahound![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 18, 2006 04:21 AM
When I heard about beef from Australia, New Zealand and US being banned for being non-halal, I wondered why. Once Khairy's halal cattle fam and slaughterhouse comes online, say goodbye to good quality beef from other producers. Why are non-Muslims being denied good quality beef?
Posted by: bushtails![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 18, 2006 12:14 PM
bushtails,
I think you have your informATION WRONG, Beef is being imported from New Zealand and as of last week Malaysia lifted the ban on beef from the US becuase the case of Mad Cow is under controll (reason why they banned it in the first place a few years ago) and secondly becuase it was Australia that was selling Non-halal beef to Malaysia under the pretense that it was halal.
My suppliar just got a shipment in yesterday of T-bones and ribs from both NZ and the US. BBQ time tonight.
Posted by: rmo![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 19, 2006 03:18 PM
Beef was ban from Australia but was recently lifted as Malaysia was concern about the Aussie using a stun gun to knock the cow out before killing them.
The only thing I see from this picture is another Govt rep is going to screw the Malaysian public but this time, on the Halal market.
Posted by: lupus![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 20, 2006 04:52 AM
Guess u r right LUPUS with y'r comment. has ANY malaysian minister done anything out of goodwill 4 the nation? There may be a few ministers who have patriotism at heart & work 4 our benefit but the majority r accumulating wealth 4 a secure future.
Posted by: bnaipal![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jeffooi.my/nav-commenters.gif)
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March 20, 2006 10:39 AM
The Aussies were humane enough to stun the cows first before slaughter. Islamic halal way is to let the animals die painfully slowly.
http://www.faithfreedom.org
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March 21, 2006 01:39 PM
bnaipal,please read further before making any uncivilised comment.check on this http://www.halaljournal.com/article/20/halal:-the-most-humane-slaughter.read,analyse,comment academically,then just accept the FACT!!!!
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March 23, 2009 12:30 AM