AirAsia Philippines Collaborates with DOT to Boost Tourism
“AirAsia Philippines takes pride in breaking barriers and making our services more inclusive, especially for our Muslim travelers. We are determined to make this partnership stronger and more impactful. As one of the key players in the tourism industry, we understand the vital role airlines play in promoting Halal-friendly travel. We will continue to innovate and enhance our services so that every passenger feels welcomed and at home when they visit our beautiful country,” said AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla.
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 […]
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.
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 […]