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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) --The government only permits the importation of meat and meat products as well as poultry and poultry products that have obtained halal certificates from United States (US) halal certification bodies that comply with halal standards set by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will host the 21st edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2025) from Sept 17 to 20 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur.
PETALING JAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is actively engaging in discussions with the United States (US) over the impending 25 per cent tariffs set to take effect on Aug 1, aiming to secure a tariff rate below the 20 per cent level, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands a 55 per cent chance of reducing the final United States (US) tariff to a 15 per cent-19 per cent range from the current 25 per cent, if positive trade agreements are reached, said Apex Securities Bhd.
From Ahmad Erwan Othman
AUCKLAND, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has identified three priority areas for enhanced cooperation with New Zealand, namely sustainability, digital transformation and food security.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue its firm stance in crucial matters related to national interest and sovereignty in its ongoing negotiations with the United States (US) on tariffs.
TASHKENT, June 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is optimistic about a potential increase in bilateral trade with Uzbekistan, as both countries work to deepen cooperation in new areas such as halal certification, Islamic finance, tourism, and green technology.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the MADANI unity government is deeply committed to tackling corruption and abuse of power but the reforms to combat these menaces will take time to materialise.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd (MIDF) is leveraging Islamic finance to accelerate the country’s industrial transformation, particularly in high-growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing, green technology, the digital economy, and halal industries.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Halal International Selangor (HIS), a state-linked company under Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated, is helping to shape the next frontier of halal, not merely as a standard, but as an engine for market access, innovation, and inclusive growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Thailand's ambassador to Malaysia, Lada Phumas, has suggested that Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which starts in Kota Bharu, be extended to the Sungai Golok border to enhance rail connectivity between Thailand and Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its mutual halal certification agreement with Indonesia and the gradual removal of egg price controls, describing them as bright spots in the country’s economic landscape.
