Activities – Page 6 – Penang Halal International

PHI menganjurkan Taklimat Kesedaran Halal Malaysia Pulau Pinang

27 Mac 2024 – Penang Halal International dengan kerjasama Bahagian Pengurusan Halal, Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Pulau Pinang (JHEAIPP) telah menganjurkan program Taklimat Kesedaran Halal Malaysia Pulau Pinang bertempat di Pavilion PHI, Tapak Pesta Pulau Pinang.

Taklimat ini juga telah dihadiri seramai 20 peserta dari sekitar Pulau Pinang dan menampilkan penceramah dari Bahagian Pengurusan Halal iaitu Puan Nur Hanisah binti Othman, Pegawai Teknologi Makanan. Sepanjang program ini dijalankan, para peserta telah didedahkan dengan peri pentingnya pensijilan halal kepada perniagaan dan apakah langkah-langkah awal yang boleh diambil sebelum memohon skim pensijilan halal Malaysia.

March 29, 2024/0 Comments/by admin_phi

PHI menganjurkan Bengkel Kesedaran dan Bimbingan Halal MADANI 2024

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20 Februari 2024 – Penang Halal International dengan kerjasama Kementerian Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi (KUSKOP), Perbadanan Pembangunan Pulau Pinang, dan Bahagian Pengurusan Halal, Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Pulau Pinang telah melaksanakan program Bengkel Kesedaran dan Bimbingan Halal MADANI 2024 bertempat di Olivetree Hotel, Bayan Baru Pulau Pinang.

Dirasmikan oleh YB. Tuan Haji Rashidi bin Zainol selaku EXCO Perdagangan, Pembangunan Usahawan dan Luar Bandar Pulau Pinang, objektif utama penganjuran bengkel ini adalah memberi kesedaran awal berkaitan skim Makanan Selamat Tanggungjawab Industri (MeSTI) dan Pensijilan Halal Malaysia.

Program ini juga telah dihadiri lebih kurang 78 orang usahawan dari sekitar Pulau Pinang dan menampilkan penceramah dari Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) dan Bahagian Pengurusan Halal JHEAIPP.

February 21, 2024/0 Comments/by admin_phi

PHI sertai Persidangan Antarabangsa Zakat Pulau Pinang 2024

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15 Februari 2024 – Penang Halal International telah dijemput untuk menyertai Persidangan Antarabangsa Zakat Pulau Pinang 2024 yang bertempat di Dewan Tuanku Syed Putra, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

PHI juga telah membuka kaunter pameran bagi menerangkan tentang inisiatif yang dijalankan oleh agensi serta program-program yang akan dijalankan. PHI juga berbesar hati menerima kunjungan Tuan Yang Terutama Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi bin Haji Abdul Razak, Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang bersama Yang Berhormat Dato’ Dr. Mohamad Abdul Hamid, Timbalan Ketua Menteri 1 Pulau Pinang merangkap Pengerusi Penang Halal International ke reruai pameran PHI bagi mendengar taklimat ringkas berkenaan agensi.

Kaunter PHI juga turut menerima kunjungan pelajar USM dan orang awam sepanjang sesi ini berlangsung.

February 19, 2024/0 Comments/by admin_phi

PHI sertai Training of Trainers Pensijilan Halal Malaysia

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17 Januari 2024 – Penang Halal International(PHI) telah menyertai Bengkel Training of Trainers Pengurusan Pensijilan Halal Malaysia yang dianjurkan oleh Bahagian Pengurusan Halal(BPH), Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Pulau Pinang bertempat di Bilik ICT, KOMTAR.. Bengkel ini juga turut dihadiri oleh peserta yang terdiri daripada kakitangan PHI dan BPH.

Melalui bengkel ini, para peserta telah mempelajari dan memahami tentang sistem My E-Halal JAKIM dan isu-isu berkaitan Skim Pensijilan Halal Malaysia (SPHM). Penganjuran bengkel ini juga bertepatan dengan peranan PHI selaku agensi bagi mempromosikan sijil halal seterusnya merancakkan lagi industri halal di Pulau Pinang.

January 18, 2024/0 Comments/by admin_phi

CEO of Penang Halal International Attends Dinner Hosted by Tawafuq Consultancy

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October 14 – Mr. Fazil Irwan Som, the Chief Executive Officer of Penang Halal International, attended a dinner hosted by Tawafuq Consultancy. The dinner was also attended by a delegation from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), led by the Mr Mohammad Shuaib Yacob, Minister, Mr Amilbahar P. Amilasan, Jr. Deputy Minister, and top management from Ministry of Finance and Budget and Management (MFBM), top management from Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR), top management from Bangsamoro Pilgrimage Authority, and as well as the top management of BARMM. Mr. Haji Mohammad Sahar Mat Din, Board of Director Penang Halal International and the President of DPIM, was also present.

Among the topics discussed were the possibility of cross-border Halal cooperation between the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao and the establishment of Islamic Finance institutions there.

October 14, 2023/0 Comments/by admin_phi

Penang Halal International (PHI) Showcases Penang Halal Industry Potential at Malaysia Halal Showcase 2023 (MIHAS)

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20 September 2023 – Penang Halal International (PHI), the esteemed government agency of Penang dedicated to promoting the halal industry, proudly participated in the Malaysia Halal Showcase 2023 (MIHAS), the world’s largest halal exposition, held at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur (MITEC). The event was graced by the presence of the Honourable Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, and also attended by Dato Abdul Halim Hussain, Chairman of Penang Halal International.

As a prominent entity leading the charge from Penang, PHI spearheaded the Penang Pavilion, showcasing the vibrant and thriving halal industry opportunities available in Penang. Six distinguished companies and state government agencies hailing from Penang came together under PHI’s banner to highlight the immense potential of the region. The participating organizations included Botany Food Sdn Bhd (F&B), Nashmir Capsule Sdn Bhd (Pharmaceuticals), Fundamental Gains Sdn Bhd (F&B), Amipro Sdn Bhd (Pharmaceutical), AC Synergy Enterprise Sdn Bhd (F&B), and Penang Development Corporation (state government agency).

Throughout the event, PHI actively engaged with both local and international participants in the halal business market. These interactions were aimed at fostering stronger relationships and identifying potential collaboration opportunities for future ventures.

Penang Halal International remains committed to advancing the halal industry in Penang and the broader region, and MIHAS 2023 provided an excellent platform to promote these goals. The agency looks forward to continued collaboration with industry players and stakeholders to further strengthen the halal ecosystem in Penang.

September 20, 2023/0 Comments/by admin_phi

PHI participated in World Islamic Entrepreneur Summit, Padang, Indonesia

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13 September 2023 – Penang Halal International (PHI) as the Penang state government agency for the promotion of halal industry recently participated in World Islamic Entrepreneur Summit at Padang, Indonesia. The event was organised by West Sumatra Tourism Board (WSTB) Indonesia.

As one of the official supporting partner, PHI plays a role in promoting Penang products and service through out the event and it was also joined by Diamond Cosmetics, one of the Penang’s based company focusing in healthcare and beauty products. Mr Fazil Irwan Som, Chief Executive Officer also led as a moderator in the forum session “Unlocking the benefits of an inclusive economy through Automation Technology“.

September 13, 2023/0 Comments/by admin_phi

Courtesy visit to the Islamic Committee of Krabi, Thailand

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1 September 2022, Krabi – Penang Halal International (PHI) paid a courtesy visit to the Islamic Committee of Krabi, Thailand and the delegation was led by Mr Fazil Irwan Som, Chief Executive Officer.

The visit was received by Mr. Somdet Khayankarn, Central Committee Member of Islamic Committee of Krabi. Matters of halal industry related were discussed, including promoting opportunities for halal products and services marketing between Penang and Krabi and Thailand, and how Penang can benefited from Islamic Committee of Krabi experience especially in Halal tourism.

September 4, 2023/0 Comments/by admin_phi

PHI Empowers the Halal Industry in Penang through the Halal Executive Professional Course

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August 26, 2023 – In line with the call of the Prime Minister to further empower the halal industry in Malaysia, Penang Halal International (PHI), the state government agency for promoting the halal industry, has organized the inaugural Halal Executive Professional Course at the state level in Penang, in collaboration with Serunai Commerce Sdn Bhd. The course was attended by 15 participants who successfully completed the 6-day program and were recognized as Halal Executives.

Starting on August 21, 2023, all participants were exposed to tips and insights on managing current issues and challenges in the halal industry. The Chairman of PHI, Dato’ Hj. Abdul Halim Hussain, mentioned that this achievement is a source of pride for the state of Penang, through the initiatives driven by PHI and the Halal Management Division of the Penang Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAIPP). As of the first six months (June 2023), there have been 1,606 successful halal certification applications, an almost 100% increase from 2022 in just the first 6 months of 2023. compared to the overall 1,729 applicants in 2022.

According to the Chief Executive Officer of PHI, Mr. Fazil Irwan Som, this course is a mandatory training for aspiring halal executives and marks the first time it has been organized by the state government agency of Penang. Various engaging programs related to the halal industry will be implemented in the near future.

For further inquiries about the promotions of Halal industry and initiatives in Penang led by the state government, PHI, please contact 04-262 5444 or email admin@penanghalal.international.