Malaysia - 6th World Halal Forum creates a notable paradigm shift
World Halal Forum, the Halal industry’s premier event opened with over 600 delegates from over 40 countries at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today. This international forum which is held in Malaysia...
View ArticleMalaysia - The poultry industry
State Veterinary Services Department director, Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Hassan Nizam, said since the implementation of the enactment in January this year, only 473 of the 805 farms in the state had applied...
View ArticleMalaysia - Poultry industry in good shape
Melaka raked in 1.55 billion ringgit (MYR) last year from the poultry industry with the export of chicken and chicken-based products, accounting for 86 per cent of earnings.
View ArticleMalaysia - Integrated Halal economy gets thumbs up from the WHF
The 6th World Halal Forum (WHF) provided the platform for fundamental change within the global Halal industry yet again, with several important announcements and launches held over the two days, from...
View ArticleMalaysia - Pork imports from the Philippines
In a media briefing, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said they are in talks with a Malaysian group, citing the growing demand for meat products from tourists visiting the Muslim country.
View ArticleMalaysia - The pork industry
Two ministries have assured pork consumers that they are conducting a thorough investigation to ensure the safety of pork-related products in the market.
View ArticleMalaysia - Cleaning up the pork industry
According to Bernama.com, she said the ministry took a serious view of the report and if proved unfounded, the parties involved can be hauled up under Section 13A of Food Act 1983.
View ArticleMalaysia - Cleaning up the pork industry
New regulations will be implemented to stop pig farmers from sending livestock to illegal abattoirs, resulting in low quality pork, according to Malaysian Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry...
View ArticleMalaysia - Sharp rise in beef imports
Malaysian beef imports during April increased 15% year-on-year, to 9,994 tonnes swt, lifting volumes during the first four months of 2011 by 20%, totalling 40,074 tonnes swt - the highest level since...
View ArticleMalaysia - Pork recall
Three smoked pork (bak kwa) products have been recalled after tests found they have too much nitrate, a preservative that can cause cancer if consumed excessively, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow...
View ArticleMalaysia - New Halal abattoirs
State Islamic religious councils have been advised to set up their own abattoirs to ensure confidence among Muslims that meat and poultry slaughter processes were truly halal.
View ArticleMalaysia - Tesco buying local
UK retailer Tesco wants to nearly double the number of products made by Malaysian small businesses that can be sold at its stores in China.
View ArticleMalaysia - Iium Pushes its Foodservice Operators to get Halal Certification
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) initiated a move to encourage all of its foodservice operators and providers to obtain Halal certification from JAKIM by holding an exclusive “Seminar...
View ArticleMalaysia - Test tube burgers
Low-cost and abundant meat grown in laboratories may soon be on your table. Growing muscle tissue from stem cells taken from healthy cows may soon be possible, as early in a year’s time, scientists...
View ArticleMalaysia - The poultry industry
A secretariat has been set up to monitor chicken prices and ensure adequate supply ahead of the coming festivities, reports The Star.
View ArticleMalaysia - Poulty, beef and mutton for Ramadan
The government has given assurance that the supply of food, especially chicken and beef, is sufficient to meet the demand during Ramadan and Aidilfitri next month.
View ArticleMalaysia - Beef imports increase 11%
Malaysia's beef imports during 2010-11 increased 11% on the previous year, to a six-year high of 117,797 tonnes swt. There was a rise in volumes from India, Australia, New Zealand (NZ) and China which...
View ArticleMalaysia - Beef ban lifted
Malaysia has lifted a ban on imports of live cattle and other livestock from Australia imposed amid a virus scare, but will maintain a ban on horse imports, a top veterinary official said Thursday....
View ArticleMalaysia - Beef imports up 11%
Malaysia's beef imports during 2010-11 increased 11 per cent on the previous year, to a six-year high of 117,797 tonnes swt, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
View ArticleMalaysia - Government poultry price controls
A poultry wholesaler in the Bera district has been fined MYR10,000 for selling chicken higher than the ceiling price of MYR6.35 per kg for the festive season, according to The Star of Malayisa, citing...
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