M'sia, Pakistan agree to strengthen ties in trade, investment - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also welcomed Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif 's proposal to export halal meat from Pakistan to Malaysia.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Jakim to send halal team to conduct audit in Australia
Jakim will send a halal team to conduct audits at all abattoirs and at the Supreme Islamic Council of Halal Meat in Australia Inc (SICHMA) which supplies meat to Malaysia.
Sat May 28 2022
New mechanisms to strengthen management of halal meat imports
Three new mechanisms will be implemented to ensure the integrity of the management system for the import of halal meat products into the country.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Import meat issue: Raihanah Cold Storage founders file RM150 mln suit
The founders of Raihanah Cold Storage Sdn Bhd have filed a RM150 million defamation suit against Facebook account owner Zaharin Mohd Yasin.
Mon Feb 01 2021
The how of adopting blockchain route for the halal meat industry
It's no coincidence the cartels activities all these years were only unmasked once blockchain technology was deployed.
Mon Feb 01 2021
Jakim welcomes proposal for QR Code to detect non-halal meat
Jakim welcomes the proposal to utilise the Quick Response (QR) Code system on imported products at all entry points to detect non-halal meat.
Sat Jan 02 2021
Sabah CM wants meat importing activities to be closely monitored
Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor has asked the relevant government agencies and departments to play their role in ensuring that all imported halal meat is indeed halal.
Thu Dec 31 2020
Singapore to look into alleged improprieties in importation & packaging of halal meat
Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) said the council and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) will determine if the alleged improprieties affect the Singapore market.
Wed Dec 30 2020
Jakim to issue list of licensed meat importers in Malaysia
Zulkifli said his department would continue to collaborate with relevant parties to ensure the community gets imported halal meat products.
Mon Dec 28 2020
Halal meat scandal blockchain technology to the rescue?
One proactive measure that should be implemented immediately is for the issuing authorities to go the blockchain route.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Sri Lanka Muslims try to diffuse halal meat row
Islamic clerics in Sri Lanka tried to calm mounting religious tensions in the majority Buddhist nation Thursday by telling stores not to sell halal-slaughtered meat to non-Muslims.
Thu Feb 21 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024