The theme for this year's World Halal Week - "Beyond the Economy" - is very apt given current geopolitical developments. The Halal economy comprises more than 70 core countries, and therefore events such as this will provide opportunities for networking amongst the stakeholders in the Halal Economy.It includes the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), World Halal Conference and International Halal Certification Bodies Convention. The World Halal Week is a very important platform for thought leadership, business matching, marketing and promotion, as well as trade and investment within the Halal sphere.The World Halal Week 2016 is one of many initiatives to place Malaysia firmly on the world Halal map. Having established a firm footing with regard to Halal integrity and as the preferred place to do business, our priority is to expand the footprint of Malaysian companies into the international market. We are now in the third and final phase of completing the Master Plan.It continued with the second phase in 2011-2015 that focused on establishing Malaysia as the preferred location for halal related businesses through the development of our global knowledge base and global brand recognition. The first phase implemented in 2008-2010 was meant to establish Malaysia as a global leader in Halal integrity through our improved certification process and the establishment of our Global Halal Support Centre. The 13-year master plan has been divided into three implementation phases.Tun Abdullah Badawi, Patron of the World Halal Week, who was instrumental in providing leadership to promote the Halal agenda in this country and indeed throughout the world. Credit goes to our former Prime Minister YABhg. This is in line with the Government’s efforts to diversify our economic activities against the backdrop of the global economic uncertainty.
Realising the vast potential of the Halal industry, our relentless efforts in developing this industry continued in 2008 as we embarked on the Halal Industry Development Master Plan (HIMP) 2008-2020, aiming to drive Halal as a new source of economic growth.The Halal Industry Development Master Plan 2008-2020 This created what we can call a revolution, which had transformed Halal from a traditional cottage industry to a vibrant new economy. In the year 2000, our journey reached yet another significant milestone as Malaysia became the first country to have a documented and systematic Halal assurance system following the release of our halal standards.Our journey towards becoming the leader in the world’s halal industry began in 1974 when the Research Centre at the Islamic Affairs Division in the Prime Minister’s Office started to issue halal certification letters for products which met the Halal criteria.To fellow Malaysians, Terima Kasih for your strong support. Malaysia is once again hosting this important event for halal stakeholders across the globe. To our foreign guests who come from 40 countries, Selamat Datang and welcome to Malaysia. I am delighted to be here to officiate the Opening of the World Halal Week 2016 (WHW 2016).YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister Of International Trade And IndustryĪssalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh and a very Good Afternoon to all of you. Plenary Hall, Level 3, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS).Bumiputera Controlled Public Listed Company.Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (NPCO).Preferential Certificate of Origin (PCO).The 40th Anniversary of the Look East Policy.Business Process Analysis for Asean Single Window.Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Measure.Mid Term Review (MTR) ASEAN Economic Blueprint 2025.ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA).Joint Media Statement of the 53rd ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting.Joint Media Statement of the 52nd ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting.Joint Media Statement of the 51st ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting.Chairman Statement of the 37th ASEAN Summit.Chairman Statement of the 36th ASEAN Summit.Chairman Statement of the 35th ASEAN Summit.