Press Release
Kenyataan Media :- Penang E-Bazaar
Awani :- Patuhi SOP ketat agar bazar Ramadan boleh diteruskan - Chow Kon Yeow
Penangites urged to follow sop, so ramadan bazaars can continue
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government is urging the public to strictly follow the standard operating procedure (SOP) to ensure the Ramadan bazaars can go on throughout the holy month.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow wants the public to remain vigilant at all times as the number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia has increased recently.
"We are grateful that Penang is allowed to hold Ramadan bazaars, but whether we will have them throughout the rest of Ramadan depends on our actions," he said at the launch of the Sinar Ramadan Campaign 2021, an initiative by Penang Halal International (PHI).
PHI chief executive officer, Aida Lim Abdullah said the campaign aimed to help promote entrepreneurs and traders involved in the food and beverage (F&B) sector during Ramadan and Syawal.
Source :- NST
Kenyataan Media Kempen Sinar Ramadan 2021
Kempen Sinar Ramadan 2021 adalah satu inisiatif Penang Halal International (PHI), dengan sokongan dari Kerajaan Negeri di bawah EXCO Perdagangan, Industri dan Pembangunan Usahawan yang berlangsung dari 13 April 2021 hingga 31 Mei 2021. Kempen ini bertujuan untuk membantu mempromosikan pihak usahawan dan peniaga yang terlibat dalam produk makanan, minuman dan barangan untuk menyambut bulan Ramadan dan Syawal. Tumpuan kepada hotel (buffet ramadan), peniaga-peniaga bazaar ramadan dan kompleks membeli belah yang akan dilaksanakan secara serentak dengan menggunakan logo, tema dan kemudahan yang disediakan oleh pihak PHI, dan Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang (MBPP) dan Majlis Perbandaran Seberang Prai (MBSP).
INTERNATIONAL INSPIRASI KHADIJAH VIRTUAL 2020 (IIKV2020) POST EVENT REPORT
Media Coverage :- 槟城电子商场 半年取得近6亿营业额
Source :- Oriental Daily News
Link :- https://www.orientaldaily.com.my/news/north/2021/02/08/391683
Media Coverage :- 助商家網賣增收入 檳電子商場半年交易5.8億
Penang E-Mall generates staggering RM583mil sale in six months
THE collaboration between Penang Halal International (PHI) and Shopee Malaysia to launch the Penang E-Mall last year, to support micro-businesses as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by the movement control order (MCO), had resulted in a whopping RM583 million sale in just six months.
Spearheaded by PHI and supported by the Penang government, the campaign started on June 15 and ended on Dec 31 last year.
State Entrepreneurial Development, Trade and Industry Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Halim Hussain said PHI, an agency under the Penang government, had started this initiative to support the related entrepreneurs that were adversely affected by the pandemic.
“In the course of six months, the campaign aided more than 15,000 sellers across the state.
“Out of these sellers, 10,000 are new to e-commerce, with more than 700 of them being halal sellers,” he said during the online press conference via zoom today.
He also said the amount generated was based on collective efforts by business owners who featured a variety of products including food, fashion, home appliances and many more.
“This would not have been possible without the support of the people, so the Penang government and PHI would like to thank everyone for equally showing tremendous support,” he added.
Source :-
Buletin Mutiara
Link :-
https://www.buletinmutiara.com/penang-e-mall-generates-staggering-rm583mil-sale-in-six-months/
Press Release : International Inspirasi Khadijah Virtual 2020
Press Release by
YB Dato’ Abdul Halim Hussain
Penang State EXCO for Trade, Industry & Entrepreneurial Development
(Chairman Penang Halal International)
In conjunction International Inspirasi Khadijah Virtual 2020
(18th -20th December 2020)
25th November 2020
“The International Inspirasi Khadijah Virtual 2020” is an innovative cross border e-trade or e-commerce platform which will be held from 18th – 20th December 2020. The virtual platform program is an initiative effort of PHI and it is supported by the Penang State EXCO for Trade, Industry & Entrepreneurial Development. The program is aimed to support the development of entrepreneur by connecting and matching businesses through the Cross-Border e-Commerce platform specifically targeting on businesses of goods and products made by women for women.
In the effort to fight the Covid-19 pandemic the New Normal give new perspective to virtual event and activities such as “International Inspirasi Khadijah Virtual 2020” bringing merchants to connect virtually. The virtual event is also supported by a few federal and government agencies and Halal Certification Authority such as Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Pulau Pinang (JHEAIPP).
The official launch of IIKV 2020 will be held on 19th December 2020 to be officiated by The Right Honourable Mr. Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang accompanied by YB Dato’ Abdul Halim Hussain, the Penang State EXCO for Trade, Industry & Entrepreneurial Development whom is also Chairman of PHI and Puan Aida Lim Abdullah as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PHI. The official launch is set to be attended by exclusive companies whom are the “e-exhibitors” participating for the IIKV 2020 program.
In conjunction with the virtual event, various sub programs to be held such as Conference, Entrepreneur Forum, industry briefings by government agencies as well as interesting product demo by the “e-exhibitors” of IIKV 2020.
IIKV 2020 sets to target about 80 “e-exhibitors” comprising of companies and industry players to showcase variety of exclusive and quality products and services ranging from food and beverages, organic products, health and beauty, fashion, tourism and hospitality as well as logistics.
The virtual event will set to witness a big pavilion showcase such as Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (MTDC), Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia (SKM) and The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER). Other participating agencies and company include Zakat Pulau Pinang, National Farmers Organization (NAFAS) and any other agencies yet to confirm their participation.
Participation is still up for grabs and PHI warmly welcomes all private and government entitles to join together the IIKV 2020 towards a successful virtual event to be held.
For more information on IIKV 2020, kindly browse into www.iikv.penanghalal.international.
Or please contact PHI Secretariat:
Puan Isharina Basri
E: isharina@penanghalal.international
T: 604-262 5444/ 604-261 7244
Rebuilding Halal Industry - PHI Rebranding
Media Coverage Rebranding & Milestone of PHI
Media Coverage Rebranding & Milestone of PHI
12 September 2020
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Penang halal firm rebrands itself
Penang halal firm rebrands itself
11 September 2020
THE Penang International Halal Hub (PIHH) Development Sdn Bhd has officially rebranded itself by changing its name to Penang Halal International Sdn Bhd (PHI) as part of the company’s strategy to bring halal industry and the economy of Penang to greater heights.
It also has come up with a new logo.
PHI chief executive officer Aida Lim Abdullah said the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) had approved the change of the new name on July 10 this year.
“The new company name and branding are to enhance the clarity of the company’s vision, mission, objective and purpose.
“Meanwhile, the logo consists of a logomark and a wordmark. The logo carries a modern and sophisticated approach to convey the confidence and trustability of PHI on a global scale.
“Both the name and logo also represent our aspiration to drive inclusivity of industry participants and business community to strive towards ‘Shariah, Halal & Toyyiban’ way of life.
“But, the key purpose of the rebranding is to highlight that PHI will continue to build, develop and grow the halal industry and guide the business entities to be more competitive in both domestic and international markets,” Aida said in her speech before Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow launched the PHI new name and logo at Hotel Jen in George Town today.
Also present was state Domestic Trade, Consumer Affairs and Entrepreneurship Development Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Halim Hussain.
Chow thanked PHI for the amazing effort and dedication in guiding and developing entrepreneurs by organising talks and courses over the years.
“The effort by PHI can increase the understanding and at the same time, enhance the entrepreneurial skills of those in the halal industry.
“It is my fervent hope that with these initiatives, each and everyone of us will gear up momentum to revive the entrepreneurial spirit and drive the economy of our state and country,” he said.
According to Chow, the rebranding and clarity of the company name as Penang Halal International Sdn Bhd would help to direct and attract more international investors and businesses to look at Penang.
“We want them to make Penang as their preferred destination for halal investment and halal marketplace,” he added.
The halal company was established in 2008 by the then Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to facilitate and promote the halal industry in Penang.
It provides a platform for numerous initiatives aiming at supporting the local and international halal industry through regional and international partnerships with stakeholders.
https://www.buletinmutiara.com/penang-halal-firm-rebrands-itself/
Aida Lim terajui Penang Halal International
Aida Lim terajui Penang Halal International
16 July 2020
GEORGE TOWN – Ketua Menteri, Y.A.B. Tuan Chow Kon Yeow hari ini menerima kunjungan hormat daripada Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Penang Halal International (PHI), Aida Lim Abdullah yang baru dilantik.
Perjumpaan selama 30 minit di Pejabat Ketua Menteri itu turut disertai oleh Pengerusi PHI yang juga merupakan Exco Perdagangan Antarabangsa & Dalam Negeri, Hal Ehwal Pengguna dan Pembangunan Usahawan, Dato’ Abdul Halim Hussain.
Dalam pertemuan itu antara lain adalah untuk berkongsi perkembangan dan pencapaian terkini PHI termasuk penjenamaan semula Penang International Halal Hub (PIHH) Development Sdn. Bhd. kepada PHI.
Turut dibincangkan, hala tuju PHI dalam mengukuhkan lagi kedudukan serta pembangunan industri halal Pulau Pinang ke peringkat antarabangsa.
Difahamkan, Aida Lim yang kini menerajui PHI mulai 6 Mei 2020, mempunyai pengalaman lebih 25 tahun dalam pelbagai bidang dan sektor termasuk firma audit, institusi kewangan, perbankan, pembangunan perniagaan, teknologi digital, peruncitan, pemprosesan makanan, kewangan korporat dan syarikat berkaitan kerajaan. Malah, beliau turut terlibat dalam hal ehwal pematuhan syariah, halal dan perundangan.
https://www.buletinmutiara.com/aida-lim-terajui-penang-halal-international/
Penang E-Mall
Pulau Pinang, 20 Mei 2020 - Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang di bawah EXCO Jawatankuasa Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Antarabangsa, Hal Ehwal Pengguna dan Pembangunan Keusahawanan telah mengambil langkah bekerjasama dengan Shopee bagi menyokong komuniti Usahawan Pulau Pinang dan pelanggan mereka melalui Penang E-Mall. Penang Halal International (dikenali juga sebagai PIHH Development Sdn. Bhd.) telah dilantik untuk menguruskan program ini bagi menyokong usahawan mikro dan SME yang terjejas akibat Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) dan Covid-19.
Sebagai permulaan kerjasama dan pelancaran Penang E-mall di Shopee, Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang telah memperuntukan sejumlah RM 500,000.00 dalam bentuk diskaun baucer. Penang E-Mall akan menampilkan pelbagai produk seperti makanan, fesyen, peralatan perkakas rumah dan banyak lagi. Selain itu, Penang E- Mall juga mempunyai ruang khas bagi mempromosikan aktiviti perniagaan Halal & Toyyiban dengan tujuan menyokong perusahaan kecil dan sederhana menjana mendapatan pada musim perayaan ini dan seterusnya.
Shopee akan memadankan jumlah peruntukan dari Kerajaan Negeri melalui aset pemasaran mereka. Shopee juga akan menawarkan perkhidmatan penghantaran percuma dan baucer promosi yang akan menarik minat pengguna untuk membantu peniaga yang meyertai kempen Penang E-Mall. Peniaga Pulau Pinang yang sedia ada dan peniaga baru yang mengambil bahagian di dalam kempen ini akan menerima khidmat latihan e-dagang percuma melalui Universiti Shopee secara serentak. Modul Latihan termasuklah kelas asas bagaimana untuk memulakan perniagaan dan jualan secara atas talian dan juga kelas lanjutan seperti bagaimana untuk mengembangkan perniagaan atas talian dengan meggunakan pengetahuan pemasaran secara digital, kemahiran fotografi dan banyak lagi.
“Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang akan terus menyokong komuniti perniagaan kita dengan mengambil langkah inisiatif untuk memulihkan ekonomi dengan pelancaran Penang E-Mall @ shopee dan juga memperuntukan setengah juta ringgit bagi program ini. Kami berharap peluang ini bukan sahaja untuk mewujudkan lagi banyak perniagaan atas talian tapi juga meningkatkan perniagaan dan mendorong Perusahaan kecil dan Sederhana mikro untuk memulakan perniagaan e-dagang tanpa menghadapi pelbagai masalah” kata YAB Chow Kon Yeow, Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang.
Appointment of CEO
Dalam usaha membangunkan industri halal di Pulau Pinang, Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang di bawah agensi Kerajaan Negeri telah menubuhkan PIHH Development Sdn Bhd yang juga dikenali sebagai Penang Halal International.
Dengan ini Penang Halal International mengumumkan perlantikan Puan Aida Lim Abdullah sebagai Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) berkuatkuasa pada 4 Mei 2020 bagi mengukuhkan lagi kedudukan dan pembangunan industri halal di Pulau Pinang.
Beliau merupakan akauntan bertauliah serta mempunyai pengalaman yang luas dari segi kelestarian perniagaan, pematuhan dan udang-undang dalam pentadbiran perniagaan. Beliau juga mempunyai pengalaman bekerja melebihi 25 tahun dalam pelbagai bidang dan sektor industri seperti pelaburan, pengurusan kewangan, pengauditan, perbankan, kewangan korporat,pembangunan perniagaan, halal dan patuh syariah, teknologi digital, pemprosesan makanan, peruncitan dan perkilangan.
Kami mengalu-alukan kedatangan beliau dan berharap dengan kepimpinan beliau dapat memajukan lagi rangkaian perniagaan eko-sistem halal negeri dengan lebih pesat lagi.
Phi Food Panda
Pulau Pinang, 17 April 2020 - foodpanda, peneraju platform makanan atas talian telah bekerjasama dengan Penang Halal International untuk melancarkan E-Bazaar Ramadan di negeri tersebut.Penang Halal International adalah anak syarikat kepada entiti negeri, Penang Development Corporation. Ketika Malaysia mahu semua terus kekal mengamalkan penjarakkan sosial yang kini memasuki fasa ketiga Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP), foodpanda juga ingin memastikan penduduk-penduduk di sekitar Pulau Pinang masih boleh memesan juadah-juadah kegemaran mereka sepanjang Ramadan, di samping membantu perniagaan pematuhan halal mendekati para pelanggan mereka.
Budaya berkunjung ke Bazaar Ramadhan telah menjadi satu tradisi yang sentiasa dinantikan oleh semua lebih-lebih lagi bila tibanya bulan Ramadan. Walau bagaimanapun, pada waktu sebegini, foodpanda ingin menggalakkan penduduk di Pulau Pinang untuk kekal berada di rumah dan menjaga diri di samping tetap berpeluang menikmati juadah-juadah Buka Puasa yang istimewa.
“Negeri Pulau Pinang bersama dengan Penang Halal International mengambil inisiatif untuk memberi sokongan buat para peniaga bekerjasama dengan pakar industri, di mana foodpanda akan membantu komuniti peniaga yang banyak bergantung pada bulan Ramadan dengan memberikan penyelesaian yang inovatif. Penduduk-penduduk di Pulau Pinang bakal disajikan dengan platform penghantaran servis khas dalam keadaan yang mencabar dan juga sepanjang tempoh PKP yang kini sedang berlangsung,” kata YAB Chow Kon Yeow, Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang.
"Sejajar dengan ‘Next Normal Penang Strategy’ kami, saya juga berharap bahawa melalui platform foodpanda, kami dapat mendorong lebih banyak perniagaan Halal menggunakan peluang ini untuk merangkul sepenuhnya masa depan perniagaan dalam teknologi yang didorong oleh teknologi dunia, ”tambahnya
Foodpanda partners with Penang Halal International to launch Ramadan E-Bazaar
GEORGE TOWN: Online delivery service Foodpanda has partnered with Penang Halal International, a subsidiary of state-owned entity Penang Development Corporation, to launch a Ramadan e-bazaar in the state.
As the country is in its third phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO) and social distancing is highly encouraged, Foodpanda said it wanted to ensure Penangites could still order their Ramadan favourites while helping Halal-compliant businesses reach customers.
The culture of Ramadan bazaars has always been something locals look forward to as the holy month draws near.
According to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, the Penang government, under the initiative of Penang Halal International, continues to support the business community by collaborative efforts which include teaming up with Foodpanda.
Source :-
NST
foodpanda MY next to bring Ramadan bazaars online in Penang
Online delivery service foodpanda has partnered with Penang Halal International, a subsidiary of Penang Development Corporation, to launch a Ramadan e-bazaar in the state. Through the campaign, foodpanda wants to ensure Penang citizens can still order in their Ramadan items while helping Halal-compliant businesses reach their customers. foodpanda also wants to encourage Penang citizens to stay home and stay safe during this period. This initiative follows the extension of the Movement Control Order in Malaysia until the end of April.
The Ramadan e-bazaar partnership will go live early Ramadan, according to a press release. Customers can find participating businesses by selecting the dedicated swimlane on the platform to order from a variety of local vendors. foodpanda has also reached out to halal compliant businesses to come on board as vendors for its e-bazaar.A+M has reached out for additional information.
Chow Kon Yeow, chief minister of Penang, said it also hopes to also encourage more of the Halal business community to fully embrace the future of business in a technology-driven world. The e-bazaar is in line with Penang Halal International’s “Penang Next Normal Strategy”, which aims to strengthen the ecosystem, coordinate the ecosystem to the changes in the 21st century, and build resilience to any crisis in the future, according to The Star.
Source , Advertising Marketing
Link :- https://www.marketing-interactive.com/foodpanda-my-brings-ramadan-bazaars-online-in-penang
Foodpanda, Penang Halal International to launch Ramadan E-Bazaar
E-HAILING delivery service provider, foodpanda has collaborated with the Penang Halal International to launch Ramadan E-Bazaar in the state to enable Penangites to order their favourite food during the fasting month while helping halal-compliant businesses reach their customers.
Penang Halal International is a subsidiary of a state-owned entity, Penang Development Corporation.
Penang Halal International chairman Datuk Abdul Halim Hussain said the collaboration aimed at enabling businesses to continue serving the consumers via digital solution.
“The partnership with an established and experienced food delivery company such as foodpanda will further promote Penang Halal International’s mission in inculcating a halal and toyyiban (hygiene) lifestyle among the business community,” he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, foodpanda Malaysia managing director Sayantan Das said through this partnership, the company was grateful to be able to work with the Penang Halal International to extend a hand and lighten the burden of halal-compliant businesses
Source :- Fokus Malaysia
Link :- https://focusmalaysia.my/mainstream/foodpanda-penang-halal-international-to-launch-ramadan-e-bazaar/
PHI and foodpanda team up to help Ramadan traders
WITH the country still under the movement control order (MCO) and the Ramadan about to begin in a week’s time, the Penang Halal International (PHI) has partnered with foodpanda for the Ramadan traders to sell their food through Ramadan E-Bazaar.
State Domestic and International Trade, Consumer Affairs and Entrepreneur Development Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Halim Hussain said the initiative between PHI, which is a subsidiary of Penang Development Corporation, and foodpanda would benefit the traders during the fasting month.
“During the MCO, I believe that the Ramadan E-Bazaar will provide an economic opportunity to all our traders and it will be implemented following the guidelines from the National Security Council,” Abdul Halim said after handing over face masks, gloves and hand sanitisers to foodpanda representatives at Komtar today.
Source :- Buletin Mutiara
Link :- https://www.buletinmutiara.com/phi-and-foodpanda-team-up-to-help-ramadan-traders/
Foodpanda , Penang Halal International collaborate to provide delivery of Ramadan goodies
Source :- Bernama
Link :- https://bernama.com/en/general/news_covid-19.php?id=1833045
Guidelines & Articles
Dagangan Malaysia | 2021: Apa trend dagangan, nilai tambah?
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Perbadanan Pembangunan Perdagangan Luar (Matrade), Mustafa Abdul Aziz, ketika ini lebih 86 peratus dagangan Malaysia adalah berasaskan barangan perkilangan dan hanya sekitar 8 peratus adalah produk pertanian. Beliau diminta mengulas kenyataan Menteri Kewangan, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz, yang menggesa peningkatan nilai tambah di sektor hiliran getah dan sawit bagi meningkatkan hasil negara. Tambahnya, permintan tinggi untuk semi-konduktor dijangka meningkatkan lagi jumlah eskport Malaysia untuk 2021 susulan pemulihan bermula September 2020.
Kredit Astro Awani
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Halal: Integriti sistem atau jati diri?
Saya terpanggil untuk mengulas artikel ditulis oleh Panel Pakar Industri Halal Negara, Mohd. Amri Abdullah dalam Utusan Malaysia bertarikh 23 Januari 2021 tentang signifikannya peranan Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (Jakim) dalam menentukan keutuhan ekosistem halal dan sumbangannya terhadap ekonomi negara. Memang tidak boleh dinafikan sejak penubuhannya, agensi itu memainkan peranan utama dalam memberikan panduan kepada umat Islam terhadap pemilihan produk.
Kredit
Utusan Online
Link :-
https://www.utusan.com.my/premium/2021/02/halal-integriti-sistem-atau-jati-diri/
Butterworth Port a Free Trade Zone
GEORGE TOWN: Penang’s Butterworth port will be turned into a free trade zone (FTZ) from Feb 1, federal port regulators Penang Port Commission (PPC) announced today.
PPC chairman Tan Teik Cheng said finance minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz had consented to gazette the North Butterworth Container Terminal as a FTZ.
Tan said this would elevate Penang to the next level as more global players can head to Butterworth to reap the benefits of the FTZ.
“With the help and push of transport minister Wee Ka Siong and the finance minister, Penang’s glorious free trade era is set to come back,” he said.
Tan said the FTZ would have two sections, one being for trade and commercial purpose, while the other would be set aside for factories.
“Since the FTZ would have commercial facilities such as logistics service and warehousing, we expect more break bulking, grading, repackaging, relabelling, transit and re-exporting works to be carried out by players from around the world.”
Tan said the significance of having a free port was that more foreign investors would be able to tap into the duty-free market.
“Foreign companies can use the facilities at the FTZ and later re-export to another country. Since they are exempted from Customs and excise duties, sales tax or service tax, except for a few products and services, they can expect the exported items at a cheaper rate,” he said.
Tan said PPC would now focus on attracting more foreign investors to Penang. Penang was a free port until 1967 when the status was removed.
Source : https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/01/29/butterworth-port-a-free-trade-zone/
Why Muslim Entrepreneurs Should Obtain Halal Certification
I AM a Muslim entrepreneur. Why do I need halal certification? Even without it, I can sell products easily without any doubts from customers.
These are the thoughts in the Muslim entrepreneurs' minds. As such, many Muslim entrepreneurs aren't aware of the importance of the halal certification.
According to the statistics in Malaysia, 60 per cent of halal certificate applicants are non-Muslim entrepreneurs.
Don't be surprised if some Muslim restaurants find it difficult to become halal certified. It is worth pointing out again that most of the restaurants that apply for halal certification are non-Muslim owned restaurants.
They have found that the halal certification is valuable and benefits them greatly. The halal certification is related to Halalan Thoyyiban, which goes beyond an absence of pork and alcohol, and covers other aspects such as slaughtering, cleanliness and safety.
In this era, not all Muslims are aware of the raw materials that go into products. For example, collagen may come from pork, while vinegar can be a by-product of wine.
That is why even a Muslim requires the halal certification to know that the products are completely halal as verified by an expert.
Besides that, halal certification is significant in businesses as it can be a marketing tool to gain trust from customers. It is also an act of fardu kifayah.
Having a halal certificate is a great marketing tool to help entrepreneurs market their products well. The products can penetrate the local market comprising Aeon, Giant and Mydin.
Usually, the management of these supermarkets require products to have some kind of certification to ensure that they meet a certain standard. In the international market, certain countries require that the product possesses a halal certificate, especially for entry into the Middle East.
Since the halal certification by Jakim is well known worldwide, it will be easily accepted by all countries. According to a study in 2015, Islam has 1.8 billion adherents around the world with a market spending estimate of about US$2,300 billion and the number grows by six per cent every year.
With this in mind, it shows that the international market is vast and sales will likewise increase. A wise entrep eneur will choose to be halal certified.
Gaining the trust of customers is integral to the success of any business. Users will have more confidence if the product is certified by authorities, especially the government. The added value is a guarantee for consumers that the products are of high quality because the halal certificate is the ultimate proof of meeting those standards.
If there are two types of candy — one with a halal logo and the other one without — which one will the consumer choose? Indeed, the tendency to choose halal-certified products will be higher.
Halal certification can become a customer guarantee. "Eat of that which Allah hath bestowed on you as food lawful and good, and keep your duty to Allah in whom ye are believers."
The quote from verses 88 Surah al-Maidah in the Quran clearly mentions that Allah S.W.T requires all people to find food that is lawful and good to eat. Lawful means halal.
Therefore, as a genuine Muslim, finding halal food is a must. Meanwhile, the production of halal food is obligatory for the good of the community or fardu kifayah.
This is so that the customers will have no doubt in choosing the correct product to use or consume confidently. All things considered, Muslim entrepreneurs should look at the responsibility to obtain the halal certification as an ibadah.
In essence, as Muslims, we need to support the halal certification because it acts as a marketing tool to sell a product and in business, the most important aspect is gaining customers' trust.
Therefore, the halal certification is the best method to attract their attention, especially the Muslim buyers.
Besides that, as a Muslim, it is a must to produce halal goods as it is part of the Islamic principles. If not, who else would do it?
We should ensure that Muslim entrepreneurs are aware of the importance of applying for the halal certificate.
The writer is assistant director at Halal Management Division, Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim)
https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2020/09/627309/why-muslim-entrepreneurs-should-obtain-halal-certification
Langkah-Langah Pembelian Di Penang E-Mall
The Recognised Foreign Halal Certification Bodies & Authorities
Halal Process & Procedures Certification
Halal Certification Procedure in Penang
Penang Islamic Religious Affairs Department is the competent authority being responsible for
issuing Halal Certification and Halal Logos to food manufacturers, food outlets and abattoirs in
Penang.
The Halal certification will be issued when the manufacturers comply with the requirement of
Malaysian Standard (MS: 1500:2009)
Applications that are eligible to apply for Halal Certification are categorized as follows:
i. Food Products and Beverage / Food Supplement
ii. Food Premise / Hotel
iii. Consumer Goods
iv. Cosmetics and Personal Care
v. Slaughterhouse
vi. Pharmaceutical
vii. Logistic
Panduan Penggunaan Ubat Bukan Halal
Islam menggalakkan umatnya berikhtiar dan berusaha untuk mengubati sesuatu
penyakit. Walaubagaimanapun, dalam dunia perubatan, terdapat ubat-ubatan moden
yang digunakan kini, dibangunkan dari sumber yang tidak halal. Perkara ini telah
menimbulkan keraguan di kalangan pesakit-pesakit Muslim dan perawat sendiri
terutamanya berkaitan isu keharusan penggunaannya.
Penggunaan ubat-ubatan merupakan salah satu kaedah perawatan dalam
mengurangkan dan/atau memulihkan kesihatan pesakit. Meskipun terdapat ubatubatan
yang bersumberkan unsur-unsur yang bertentangan dengan syariat Islam
telah digunakan dalam bidang perubatan. Secara dasarnya, agama Islam melarang
penggunaan ubat-ubatan tersebut untuk merawat pesakit Muslim.
Penang Halal International Sdn.Bhd
[Company No. 200801027716 (829043-W)]
(Formerly known as PIHH Development Sdn. Bhd)
Penang Halal International Sdn. Bhd. (PHI) is the agency of the Penang State Government responsible for the promotion, facilitation and development of the Halal Business Ecosystem and Activities.
Penang Halal International Sdn. Bhd. (PHI)
Level 44, KOMTAR,
10503 Georgetown,
Penang, Malaysia
8.30am To 5.30pm, Monday To Friday
(Excluding Public Holiday)
Tel : +604-262 5444 / +604-261 7244
Tel : +6018-271 2544 (WhatsApp)
Fax : +604-263 5444
admin@penanghalal.international