Ringgit Strengthens, over 500,000 Malaysians Visited Japan in 2024
By Tengku Haydan | Feb 13, 2025 The number of Malaysian tourists visiting Japan soared by 21.9% year-on-year (YoY), reaching 506,800 in 2024, compared to 415,712 in 2023, according to the Japan National Tourism Organisation Kuala Lumpur Office (JNTO KL). In December 2024 alone, the number of Malaysian visitors rose 17.8%, with 71,600 arrivals compared […]
Top 10 Airlines That Don’t Serve Alcohol
by Tengku Haydan For practicing Muslims, abstaining from alcohol—a principle rooted in Islamic teachings—often extends to avoiding environments where it is served. This can pose challenges during air travel, particularly for frequent flyers seeking carriers aligned with their values. Below are 10 airlines based in Muslim-majority nations that maintain alcohol-free policies on all flights: These […]
Pelajar Tajaan MARA ke Jordan Bakal Perkukuh Ekosistem Halal Malaysia
Pengerusi MARA, Datuk Dr. Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, menyatakan bahawa tenaga pakar dalam industri Halal semakin diperlukan, bukan hanya dalam aspek pensijilan tetapi juga dalam tadbir urus dan pemantauan proses.
Jordan-Malaysia Collaboration to Strengthen Halal Ecosystem
Jordan is taking significant strides in developing its Halal ecosystem through a strategic partnership with Malaysia’s leading Halal digital technology provider, Serunai Commerce. This collaboration, facilitated under the Reverse Linkage modality of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), aims to enhance Jordan’s Halal certification processes and regulatory framework.
460 Pemegang Sijil Halal di Kelantan, 50 Dimiliki oleh Bukan Islam
Mohd Asri Mat Daud, menekankan bahawa proses mendapatkan SPHM adalah mudah, dan beliau menggalakkan pemilik premis yang belum memiliki sijil atau yang telah tamat tempoh untuk segera memperbaharuinya.
Indonesia Postpones Mandatory Halal Certification
The Indonesian government is taking steps to strengthen its Halal product assurance framework by revising the Halal Product Assurance (JPH) Act.
i-Bimbing Halal of Verify Halal Helps Industry through Halal Readiness Assessment
With the support from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), Serunai Commerce Sdn Bhd has officially launched the I-Bimbing Halal module in the Verify HalalTM Mobile Apps during the ‘Halal on Track’ program organised by JAKIM on October 9, 2023. The launch ceremony was inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi […]
Halal and Healthy Living Nurturing Body and Soul
In our fast-paced world, where health consciousness is growing, many people strive to lead healthier lives while staying true to their religious beliefs. For Muslims, the concept of Halal extends beyond permissible food and encompasses a holistic approach to well-being. Halal and healthy living blend to nurture both the physical body and the spiritual soul. […]
The Inaugural Penang International Halal Food and Heritage Festival Concluded 2022 With a Bang
Penang International Halal Food and Heritage Festival (PIH2F) 2022 held at bustling Padang Kota, George Town, Penang brought a new edge to the state Halal industry with the perfect combination of both Halal shariah compliance and heritage to bring the best value to the tradition and culinary. The festival held for two days over the […]
Serunai Commerce and Uganda Halal Bureau Established Partnership to Empower Ugandas Halal Ecosystem
Serunai Commerce Sdn Bhd creates a partnership with Uganda Halal Bureau as Malaysian Halal Digital Ecosystem provider supported by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), initiated in a workshop on 17th September 2022. The event took place at Hotel Africana and officiated by Mr. David A Kiiza, the representative of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Co-Operatives […]