JAIS: “No Pork, No Lard” and “Muslim-Friendly” Signs Prohibited for Non-Halal Certified Businesses
SHAH ALAM — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has issued a strict reminder to food operators regarding the usage of alternative Halal descriptions. Businesses operating without an official Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM) are strictly prohibited from displaying signs like “No Pork, No Lard” or using phrases such as “Muslim-friendly”. According to a representative from […]
JAKIM Urges Public Trust Amid Zakat Misappropriation Claims and Halal Revocations
The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) has addressed recent concerns regarding zakat fund management and Halal certification integrity. Director-General Datuk Dr. Sirajuddin Suhaimee urged the public to maintain confidence in official religious institutions while investigations into viral allegations continue. Protecting the Integrity of Zakat Institutions Recently, allegations of zakat fund misappropriation have circulated online, causing […]
Program Halal @ STEM Dedah Generasi Baharu Kepada Sains, Teknologi dan Industri Halal
BESUT, TERENGGANU – Usaha memperkukuh kefahaman generasi muda terhadap sains, teknologi dan industri halal terus diperkasakan menerusi penganjuran Program Halal @ STEM yang dianjurkan oleh Institut Penyelidikan Produk Halal (IPPH), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) dengan kerjasama Nestlé Malaysia di Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Pelagat, Besut. Program pendidikan itu memberi pendedahan awal kepada 150 pelajar tingkatan […]
Insurers & Takaful Operators Have No Right to Decide Patients’ Medical Treatments – MOF
Insurance companies, takaful operators (ITOs), and Third Party Administrators (TPAs) have no authority to determine or influence the type of medical treatment patients receive in Malaysia, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has confirmed. Deputy Finance Minister, Lim Hui Ying, stressed that medical decisions remain solely under the professional discretion of doctors. “In all circumstances, the […]
Philippines Launches Major Halal Town Initiative to Empower MSMEs and Strengthen Heritage
MANILA, Nov 5, 2025 – The Philippines’ Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has announced full support for the establishment of the country’s first Halal Town in Manila, a landmark initiative designed to promote cultural harmony, generate jobs, and boost tourism in the nation’s capital. The project, reported by the Philippine News Agency (PNA), will […]
Emas Patuh Syariah Jadi Pilihan Pelabur di Malaysia dan Negara Lain
Permintaan terhadap pelaburan emas patuh syariah terus meningkat di Malaysia dan beberapa negara lain, seiring dengan kesedaran umat Islam terhadap kepentingan pelaburan berlandaskan prinsip Islam. Di sebuah bandar kecil di Nilai, Negeri Sembilan — kira-kira sejam perjalanan dari Kuala Lumpur — terletaknya peti simpanan emas berkeselamatan tinggi baharu yang mencerminkan perkembangan pesat sektor emas Islamik […]
Malaysia’s Halal Gold Market Booms in Malaysia and Other Countries
Demand for Shariah-compliant gold investment products is growing rapidly across Malaysia and other Muslim-majority nations, reflecting a wider shift towards ethical and faith-based financial instruments. In Nilai, a small town about an hour from Kuala Lumpur, a new high security gold vault has become a symbol of Malaysia’s expanding Islamic bullion market. The 20-tonne facility, […]
Aset Industri Takaful Malaysia Cecah RM62.54 bilion Setakat Pertengahan 2025 – MTA
Industri takaful Malaysia terus menunjukkan pertumbuhan kukuh apabila jumlah aset direkodkan sebanyak RM62.54 bilion setakat pertengahan tahun 2025, hampir dua kali ganda berbanding RM41.87 bilion pada tahun 2020. Pengerusi Persatuan Takaful Malaysia (MTA), Wan Saifulrizal Wan Ismail, berkata kadar penembusan takaful negara turut meningkat kepada 19.54% setakat pertengahan tahun, mencerminkan kesedaran masyarakat yang semakin tinggi […]
Inside a Muslim-Friendly Cruise Experience — Halal-Friendly Dining and Prayer-Friendly Facilities
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 October 2025 – A new chapter in global halal tourism is set to unfold when the Muslim-friendly cruise M/V Piano Land prepares to set sail from Port Klang, Malaysia, on 29 November 2025 Named M/V Piano Land, the cruise ship is positioned as a Muslim-friendly option at sea for the Malaysian market, […]
Serunai Commerce Raih Anugerah Kecemerlangan Perkhidmatan di MIHAS Awards 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 September 2025 – Serunai Commerce Sdn. Bhd., peneraju utama dalam penyelesaian digital Halal, telah muncul sebagai salah satu pemenang berprestij di Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) Awards 2025 di bawah kategori Anugerah Kecemerlangan Perkhidmatan. Anugerah MIHAS yang dianjurkan oleh Perbadanan Pembangunan Perdagangan Luar Malaysia (MATRADE) diiktiraf sebagai salah satu penghormatan paling berprestij […]