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@ Halal | november-december . 2020
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Six-month event allows exhibitors and participants to connect globally with no geographical boundaries and time limitation
The Organising Chairman Aizuddinur Zakaria .
The 1st Virtual World Halal Webinar Series & Trade Fair , Malaysia-Nigeria is the first of its kind held for six months . With that said , the first edition was supposed to be held at Abuja International Conference Centre , Nigeria on Mar 12 – 13 , 2020 but postponed to the following year due to the Covid-19 pandemic .
This virtual platform was developed to support and assist physical exhibition . However , it allows exhibitors and participants to connect globally with no geographical boundaries and time limitation .
This way , entrepreneurs can fully showcase their products and brands globally with minimal cost for an extended period . Building the trust of virtual showcases , entrepreneurs can engage within the online community via the platform .
Islam being the fastest-growing religion is ever-evolving to meet greater efficiency in the quality of Islamic products and services in various sectors which has caused a more significant push for the constant development of growth .
Over half of Nigeria ’ s population is Muslim ; this platform could not have been organised at a better time . The events industry crashed because of the Covid-19 pandemic , and African countries are now emphasising on halal certifications and framework .
Halal certification is considered a key enabler for the successful development of the Nigeria halal industry , and the government has taken great efforts to make Nigeria a global hub .
The virtual platform comprises four main components , namely Trade and Investment Virtual Exhibition , World Halal Dialogue Webinar , B2B meetings and Virtual Field Trips .
Supporting the government ’ s initiative for producing an effective halal framework , the organisers have lined up a weekly full of activities throughout the six months .
This will allow the business sectors to benefit from this event by opening vast opportunities both in local and international markets to showcase the products and services to numerous parties .
This event will assist in facilitating the need to build competitiveness to them to stay globally accepted .
The organisers have also brought together
Tengku Dato ’ Dr . Jamaluddin
an array of exhibitors covering the main sectors and industries in halal , like Food & Beverage , Education , Healthcare & Pharmaceutical , Tourism & Hospitality , Agriculture , Science & Technology , Islamic Banking , Hotels and Restaurants , Jewelleries & Gifts , Fashion & Textile and many more .
World Halal Dialogue Webinar aims to encourage high-level talks and raise significant concerns over the Sustainable Development Goals ( SDG ’ s ) in the halal industry worldwide . There will be five series of exciting topics :
• The future of Halal
• Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
• Islamic Banking
• Agriculture
• Education These topics were carefully selected to go in line with expectations from the recovery period of the pandemic . The goal of these conversations is to generate new perspectives and incubate meaningful connections between leaders and industry experts from
BY CAMILIA REZALI
Setting Sepang district as a ‘ Halal City ’ Partaking in the emergence towards the development of Sepang district as a Halal City
Malaysia has a vast potential to create a mark on the landscape of the halal industry , considering its dynamic halal ecosystem is embedded within a complex network of businesses , institutions , government agencies and non-government organisations .
Indeed , with conscientious planning and inclusive strategies , Malaysia could uphold its existing worldwide reputation as a leading global halal hub .
The global halal industry is worth US $ 4.3 trillion , and in Malaysia , the halal sector contributes approximately 7.5 per cent to the nation ’ s GDP . Malaysia ’ s exports hit RM40 billion in 2018 , and the number is projected to expand to RM50 billion .
Malaysia is the only country in the world where the growth of the halal industry is funded by the government , allowing synergies between the private and public sectors .
Recently , the Orang Besar Daerah Sepang , Hon Assoc Prof Tengku Dr Jamaluddin Mahmud Shah ( pix ) received the award “ Leadership Excellence in Halal Supply Chain ” for the execution of the most successful and highly-significant halal event of this year – The World Halal Expo .
“ I am truly obliged for this great honour and recognition given by the event organiser , My Events International ,” he expressed in his virtual speech for the World Halal Awards .
“ In Sepang itself , we have complete a facility to cater for halal production from the cargo centre , Halal Hub Enstek , Islamic University
and Malakat Mall as a distribution centre to consumers ,” he added .
He stated the Muslim population was expected to reach 2.3 billion in 2023 , which is equal to 26.4 per cent of the world population . The future course of halal centres is full of potential , especially on the supply chain to cater to the import and export between nations to serve halal food from farm to table .
Keeping with toyyiban , it has grown to be the responsibility of the manufacturers in the halal supply chain to ensure the entire process is not only halal but produces at the very best standard – clean , green and wholesome .
“ Besides moving on the journey towards the development of halal facilities in Sepang – ENSTEK Halal Hub , we are also partaking in the emergence towards the development of Cyberjaya as a ‘ Halal City ’ with the Malakat Mall and Islamic University being built .
Local stores operating at the Malakat Mall located in Cyberjaya ranges from halal eateries , clothing , accessories , home improvements and DIY products . It also has its own