HALAL – The Catalyst for Universal Economic Recovery
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 11, 2021 /Bernama=KYODO JBN/--
The World Halal Business Conference 2021 (WHBC2021) organised by the Halal
Development Corporation Berhad (HDC) was officiated recently by the Prime
Minister of Malaysia, RT. Hon. Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, was held fully
virtually, watched by 3000 registered delegates from 65 countries.
Held annually, WHBC2021 aims to be the halal industry’s leading stage for
government representatives, key opinion leaders, captains of industries and
experts to discuss their roles and contributions in accelerating global
economic recovery.
Themed “Halal – The Catalyst for Universal Economic Recovery”, Dato’ Seri
Mohamed Azmin Ali, Senior Minister, Minister of International Trade and
Industry Malaysia (MITI), who delivered the Keynote Address for WHBC2021 on
behalf the Prime Minister, applauds the aptness and relevance of the event and
its overall theme, given the current global economic recovery process where
Halal can assume an important feature and be a catalyst through its various
value propositions.
“This Conference demonstrates the firm commitment and reliance of all
stakeholders that the Halal economy remains resilient and becoming a strong
contributor to the global economic recovery,” said the Prime Minister.
He added, with Covid-19 causing widespread downtown to the global economy,
questions have emerged about the need for self-sufficiency in critical products
including Halal that cut across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and food.
The Halal food and beverages industry alone is estimated to be worth USD2.1
trillion, while the Halal cosmetics and Halal pharmaceuticals industries are
collectively worth USD136 billion.
The Prime Minister also launched the Halal Integrated Platform (HIP), a
one-stop digital halal platform that connects industry players, especially
amongst the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to government
agencies, businesses and consumers within the Halal ecosystem.
HIP gathers halal service providers and suppliers on one platform worldwide
connections and communication between the industry players, thus giving
businesses a competitive edge to tap into this growing industry.
WHBC2021 also stressed on the importance of the halal industry and the Islamic
Finance to work hand-in-hand to create a fully halal economy, to complement
each other along its entire value chain, and to produce a holistic end-to-end
Shariah-compliance.
WHBC2021 has attracted many renowned industry captains and international
speakers and panelists, including Dr Justin Lee, Australian High Commissioner;
David Evan Malcomson, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa; and
Abdoulaye Barro, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Republic of Senegal; and
Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of the Republic of
South Africa.
HALAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BERHAD (HDC)
HDC spearheads the development of Malaysia’s integrated and comprehensive halal
ecosystem and infrastructure to position Malaysia as the most competitive
country leading the global halal industry.
Established on 18 September 2006, HDC is the central coordinator that promotes
participation and facilitates growth of industry players in the development of
Malaysia’s Halal ecosystem. An agency under the Ministry of International
Trade and Industry; it is the world’s first Government-backed halal industry
development corporation. www.hdcglobal.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Norsida Ahmad
Tel: +60123249703
Email: norsida.ahmad@hdcglobal.com
SOURCE: HALAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BERHAD (HDC)
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