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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) is studying the merger of the Halal Development Corporation (HDC) and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
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By Lucia Terey John
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent official visit to Russia is not only a strategic move to strengthen bilateral relations, but also a “gateway” for Malaysia to explore the halal industry in the European and Central Asian regions, according to an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is exploring opportunities in emerging markets, including China, as part of its efforts to expand the halal industry this year, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) chairman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's halal product exports reached RM61.79 billion in 2024, marking a 15 per cent increase from RM53.72 billion recorded in the same period of 2023, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The 21st Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) will leverage its groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI)-powered MADANI Digital Trade (MDT) platform to target RM4.5 billion in global halal sales for 2025.
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia proposes establishing the ASEAN Halal Council to strengthen strategic cooperation in the regional halal industry, and this proposal will be submitted to the ASEAN Secretariat for official finalisation.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to sharing its expertise and fostering meaningful collaborations with international partners, particularly in promoting awareness and innovation within the halal ecosystem at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, which is running from April 13 to Oct 13, 2025.
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JAKARTA, April 22 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Tuesday led the Malaysia-Indonesia Halal Industry Collaboration Roundtable, a strategic platform underscoring both nations’ shared commitment to regional cooperation and inclusive growth within the global halal economy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has successfully empowered and guided 348 mid-tier companies (MTCs) across various sectors through its flagship Mid-Tier Companies Development Programme (MTCDP) to date.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- SPC Group’s newly established halal-certified food hub in Johor is set to play a pivotal role in the company’s global expansion while reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a key player in the international halal food industry.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The opening of Paris Baguette’s halal-certified bakery factory in Johor is seen as a pivotal development in strengthening economic and investment ties between Malaysia and South Korea, according to South Korean Ambassador to Malaysia Yeo Seung Bae.
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PASIR SALAK, Feb 16 -- The Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) is encouraging local halal industry players to participate in the upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, to seize substantial opportunities in the global halal market.