PHNOM PENH, May 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's
leadership role in developing the Halal industry marked another major
milestone today with the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement
between the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) and SLN Meat
Supplies Pty Ltd, the biggest slaughterhouse in Cambodia to promote
cooperation in Halal meat supplies and investment into halal industry.
The
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by HDC’s by Chief
Executive Officer YBhg. Dato’ Seri Jamil Bidin, and SLN Meat Supplies
Pty Ltd was represented by its Chairman, Mr Hor Sim Leang. The MoU
exchange ceremony was witnessed by YB. Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, the
Minister of International Trade and Industry and HE Pan Sorasak,
Minister of Commerce Cambodia. Also present was HDC’s Chairman, YBhg.
Datuk Seri Hj Rizuan Abd Hamid.
YB. Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed led the Malaysian delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) on ASEAN 2017 held from 10th – 12th May 2017 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The
MoU aims to promote cooperation in Halal industry initiatives in ASEAN
region, especially in strategic partnership between HDC and SLN Meat
Supplies Pty Ltd for Halal Trade, Investments and knowledge sharing
activities between Malaysia and Cambodia. The joint effort is expected
to benefit Malaysia from the sharing of expertise and knowledge on
agriculture and halal beef practices by SLN Meat Supplies Pty Ltd.
HDC
is also expected to assist SLN Meat Supplies Pty Ltd in adopting the
Halal Malaysia standards supported by Department of Islamic Development
Malaysia (JAKIM).
“The conversion of SLN Meat Supplies Pty Ltd
into Halal in accordance with the Malaysian Halal Standards will provide
option for Malaysia in sourcing for quality meat products for Malaysian
market, on top of the current major sources from India and Australia.”
said Dato’ Seri Jamil Bidin.
Malaysian companies are encouraged
to be partners with SLN Meat Supplies Pty Ltd and other Cambodian
companies to increase and expand investment in the ASEAN region.
In
terms of economic development, Malaysia registered RM179.47 Million in
Halal export to Cambodia in 2016. This is an increase of 18.3% from the
year before. Malaysia Halal export includes food and beverage (RM151.41
Million); Pharmaceutical (RM 13.55 Million); Cosmetics and Personal Care
(RM 8.50 Mil) and Ingredients (RM 6.02).
ABOUT HALAL INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SDN BHD (HDC)
Halal Means Business
The
Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) was established on 18
September 2006 to coordinate the overall development of the Halal
industry in Malaysia. HDC is an agency under the Ministry of
International Trade and Industry (MITI).
HDC is Malaysia's
holistic response to the worldwide demand for better quality products
and services as consumers gain confidence in the Halal process. Its key
thrusts are to promote Halal standards; facilitate capacity- building
for halal products and services; promote growth and participation of
Malaysian companies in the trillion dollar global halal market. Today,
there is an estimated population of 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. The
global halal market is currently estimated at USD2.3 trillion covering
both food and non-food sectors.
In its effort to serve as an
international hub for the halal industry, HDC provides manufacturers,
distributors, retailers, entrepreneurs, researchers and investors with
comprehensive assistance to penetrate and serve a growing global halal
market through the adoption of the Malaysian experience and expertise in
food and non-food sectors. For more information, please visit HDC at - www.hdcglobal.com.
NEWS RELEASE prepared and issued by Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC)
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