Malaysia JAKIM Halal Certification
The Halal Management Division is one of the divisions of JAKIM that is responsible for carrying out halal certification in Malaysia together with the state Islamic Religious Departments. Halal certification began as early as 1965 by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS). JAKIM began halal certification in 1974 when the Islamic Affairs Division, JPM issued […]
Business Cultural Challenges of the US Market
As Malaysia’s third largest trading partner, the United States is a key export destination for Malaysian companies. However, it is challenging to export to the US as it is difficult to establish productive working relationships with Americans due to cultural differences. Hence, Malaysian companies should be aware of the cultural challenges in the American market, […]
Export Opportunities in Indonesia
Indonesia is Malaysia’s second largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, and has the largest global Muslim population. With a large domestic halal economy, Indonesia offers many opportunities for Malaysian halal F&B companies. Indonesia also shares many market similarities with the Malaysian market, such as similar tastes and preferences, shared borders and multiple trade entry points. […]
MATRADE Digital Trade Platform (MDTP)
MATRADE Digital Trade Platform (MDTP) is an integrated digital platform, designed to support and facilitate small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) entry into the international trade market. MDTP will also boost the nation’s trade competitiveness, address export challenges and enhance MATRADE deliverables to stakeholders. MDTP features the Virtual Engagement Platform, MATRADE Marketplace, Marketplace Aggregator and Smart […]
Export Opportunities in Türkiye
Türkiye is Malaysia’s third-biggest trading partner in the Middle East, with total trade between the two countries recorded at RM16.97 billion in 2021. Türkiye offers many trade and investment opportunities for Malaysian businesses, especially sectors like agrofood, palm oil and palm-based products, automotive, machinery and electrical equipment, aerospace and defence, energy and infrastructure. Businesses who […]
Empowering Halal Business Through Halal Integrated Platform
Established on 18 September 2006, Halal Development Corporation (HDC) facilitates the growth of industry players in the development of Malaysia’s Halal ecosystem. HDC’s services includes Halal Consultancy and Advisory, Halal Training Institute, Halal Parks, World Halal Business and Halal Integrated Platform. The Halal Integrated Platform (HIP) is a virtual networking platform that connects industry players, […]
Social Responsibility Scheme, IQNET SR10
SIRIM QAS International is the first certification body in Southeast Asia to offer IQNet SR10 Social Responsibility Certification, which helps organisations demonstrate that their management systems have been independently verified and found to be adhering to social responsibility best practices. This helps generate trust and confidence among internal and external stakeholders. IQNet SR10 is a […]