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halal economy sector in Selangor ,” Zawawi explained , adding the State had identified some potential investors such as Turkey and China to become its strategic partners in the halal industry .
Participate in Expo 2020 Dubai
He said the State also targeted to promote its halal products and market them at both national and international levels . He argued there were many halal products available in
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Selangor , but entrepreneurs might still be looking for strategic partners or individuals to help them go forward .
“ Selangor sees huge potential for the halal industry at the international level . If God wills it , in March 2022 , Invest Selangor will participate in the promotion at Expo 2020 Dubai . It will involve all GLCs and big companies in Selangor , bringing them to West Asia to look for strategic partners , investors and promote their products .”
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Zawawi then shared Selangor offered tax incentives and provided a dedicated platform , Invest Selangor , to assist these foreign investors in setting up their businesses in the State .
Acknowledging the importance of SMEs in the halal industry , the State also offers the micro-credit financing scheme to these business owners through Hijrah Selangor . Halal International Selangor and Invest Selangor are also available to facilitate these SMEs by providing guidance and consultation .
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Shawlpublika Co-founders Iskandar A . Suffian and Nur Hidayu Zorkafli ( right ).
Dato ' Azril Mohd Radzi , CEO and Founder of V ' ASIA . Hanizam Samsudin ( right ), CEO of Klinik Ajwa . the brand is also actively exploring other types of Muslim wears such as shirts and dresses .
Shawlpublika is another big name in the local fashion scene . During the visit to its outlet in Setia Alam , the founders of Shawlpublika , Iskandar A . Suffian , and Nur Hidayu Zorkafli , shared the story behind the brand establishment .
They acknowledged the growing competition in the modest fashion segment and believed they had to strengthen their online business and maintain their quality to stay competitive .
“ We analysed our customer behaviour ; most of them prefer to shop online ,” shared Hidayu .
Healthcare and cosmetics
The media delegates also visited Klinik Ajwa Seksyen 7 , V ’ Asia Cosmetic and Healthcare , Poliklinik Amalmedik Damansara and Selcare Clinic Seksyen 13 .
They were briefed regarding the new circumcision method at Poliklinik Amalmedik and had the opportunity to take the booster jabs at Klinik Ajwa . These various services offered by the private and State-owned clinics showed Selangor ’ s strong position in the healthcare sector .
V ’ Asia Cosmetic and Healthcare also had its office in Shah Alam . The company was established in 2011 as a pioneer business in the invention and manufacturing of cosmetics and natural health products .
Dato ’ Azril Mohd Radzi , CEO and Founder of V ’ Asia , shared that halal was an essential aspect to Muslim consumers , and non-Muslim consumers had also started to look for halal products in the market . He believed the halal certification by JAKIM was recognised globally , and the department was strict when it came to compliance .
Financial institutions
Under Yayasan Hijrah Selangor ,
Up until today , we ’ ve received RM259 million from the State government of which RM139 million is in the form of grants , and the other RM120 million is in the form of loans .”
— Normaiza Yajya
Selangor also offers the State ’ s entrepreneurs a Shariah-compliant micro-credit financing programme .
Normaiza Yahya , the acting CEO of Yayasan Hijrah Selangor , said the objective of Yayasan Hijrah Selangor was to develop the middle class in Selangor through the micro-credit financing which was offered to entrepreneurs and small businesses .
“ Up until today , we ’ ve received RM259 million from the State government of which RM139 million is in the form of grants , and the other RM120 million is in the form of loans ,” said Normaiza .
She then explained the various schemes under the programme , such as Go Digital and Zero to Hero .