GEORGE TOWN – Kerajaan Pulau Pinang menggesa orang ramai supaya mematuhi prosedur operasi standard (SOP) ketat yang ditetapkan bagi memastikan pelaksanaan bazar boleh diteruskan sepanjang bulan Ramadan ini.
Ketua Menteri Chow Kon Yeow mengingatkan orang ramai supaya sentiasa berwaspada dan mematuhi SOP, memandangkan kes COVID-19 dilihat semakin meningkat dalam negara sejak kebelakangan ini.
“Kita gembira kerana Pulau Pinang dibenarkan mengadakan bazar Ramadan, namun sama ada kebenaran itu akan diberikan terus sepanjang bulan Ramadan ini, ia bergantung kepada tindakan kita sendiri dalam pematuhan SOP,” katanya.
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government is urging the public to strictly follow the standard operating procedure (SOP) to ensure the Ramadan bazaars can go on throughout the holy month.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow wants the public to remain vigilant at all times as the number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia has increased recently.
“We are grateful that Penang is allowed to hold Ramadan bazaars, but whether we will have them throughout the rest of Ramadan depends on our actions,” he said at the launch of the Sinar Ramadan Campaign 2021, an initiative by Penang Halal International (PHI).
PHI chief executive officer, Aida Lim Abdullah said the campaign aimed to help promote entrepreneurs and traders involved in the food and beverage (F&B) sector during Ramadan and Syawal.
Kempen Sinar Ramadan 2021 adalah satu inisiatif Penang Halal International (PHI), dengan sokongan dari Kerajaan Negeri di bawah EXCO Perdagangan, Industri dan Pembangunan Usahawan yang berlangsung dari 13 April 2021 hingga 31 Mei 2021. Kempen ini bertujuan untuk membantu mempromosikan pihak usahawan dan peniaga yang terlibat dalam produk makanan, minuman dan barangan untuk menyambut bulan Ramadan dan Syawal. Tumpuan kepada hotel (buffet ramadan), peniaga-peniaga bazaar ramadan dan kompleks membeli belah yang akan dilaksanakan secara serentak dengan menggunakan logo, tema dan kemudahan yang disediakan oleh pihak PHI, dan Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang (MBPP) dan Majlis
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THE collaboration between Penang Halal International (PHI) and Shopee Malaysia to launch the Penang E-Mall last year, to support micro-businesses as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by the movement control order (MCO), had resulted in a whopping RM583 million sale in just six months.
Spearheaded by PHI and supported by the Penang government, the campaign started on June 15 and ended on Dec 31 last year.
State Entrepreneurial Development, Trade and Industry Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Halim Hussain said PHI, an agency under the Penang government, had started this initiative to support the related entrepreneurs that were adversely affected by the pandemic.
“In the course of six months, the campaign aided more than 15,000 sellers across the state.
“Out of these sellers, 10,000 are new to e-commerce, with more than 700 of them being halal sellers,” he said during the online press conference via zoom today.
He also said the amount generated was based on collective efforts by business owners who featured a variety of products including food, fashion, home appliances and many more.
“This would not have been possible without the support of the people, so the Penang government and PHI would like to thank everyone for equally showing tremendous support,” he added.
Press Release by
YB Dato’ Abdul Halim Hussain
Penang State EXCO for Trade, Industry & Entrepreneurial Development
(Chairman Penang Halal International)
In conjunction International Inspirasi Khadijah Virtual 2020
(18th -20th December 2020)
25th November 2020
“The International Inspirasi Khadijah Virtual 2020” is an innovative cross border e-trade or e-commerce platform which will be held from 18th – 20th December 2020. The virtual platform program is an initiative effort of PHI and it is supported by the Penang State EXCO for Trade, Industry & Entrepreneurial Development. The program is aimed to support the development of entrepreneur by connecting and matching businesses through the Cross-Border e-Commerce platform specifically targeting on businesses of goods and products made by women for women.
In the effort to fight the Covid-19 pandemic the New Normal give new perspective to virtual event and activities such as “International Inspirasi Khadijah Virtual 2020” bringing merchants to connect virtually. The virtual event is also supported by a few federal and government agencies and Halal Certification Authority such as Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Pulau Pinang (JHEAIPP).
The official launch of IIKV 2020 will be held on 19th December 2020 to be officiated by The Right Honourable Mr. Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang accompanied by YB Dato’ Abdul Halim Hussain, the Penang State EXCO for Trade, Industry & Entrepreneurial Development whom is also Chairman of PHI and Puan Aida Lim Abdullah as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PHI. The official launch is set to be attended by exclusive companies whom are the “e-exhibitors” participating for the IIKV 2020 program.
In conjunction with the virtual event, various sub programs to be held such as Conference, Entrepreneur Forum, industry briefings by government agencies as well as interesting product demo by the “e-exhibitors” of IIKV 2020.
IIKV 2020 sets to target about 80 “e-exhibitors” comprising of companies and industry players to showcase variety of exclusive and quality products and services ranging from food and beverages, organic products, health and beauty, fashion, tourism and hospitality as well as logistics.
The virtual event will set to witness a big pavilion showcase such as Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (MTDC), Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia (SKM) and The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER). Other participating agencies and company include Zakat Pulau Pinang, National Farmers Organization (NAFAS) and any other agencies yet to confirm their participation.
Participation is still up for grabs and PHI warmly welcomes all private and government entitles to join together the IIKV 2020 towards a successful virtual event to be held.
For more information on IIKV 2020, kindly browse into www.iikv.penanghalal.international.
Or please contact PHI Secretariat:
Puan Isharina Basri
E: isharina@penanghalal.international
T: 604-262 5444/ 604-261 7244
Media Coverage Rebranding & Milestone of PHI
12 September 2020
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THE Penang International Halal Hub (PIHH) Development Sdn Bhd has officially rebranded itself by changing its name to Penang Halal International Sdn Bhd (PHI) as part of the company’s strategy to bring halal industry and the economy of Penang to greater heights.
It also has come up with a new logo.
PHI chief executive officer Aida Lim Abdullah said the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) had approved the change of the new name on July 10 this year.
“The new company name and branding are to enhance the clarity of the company’s vision, mission, objective and purpose.
“Meanwhile, the logo consists of a logomark and a wordmark. The logo carries a modern and sophisticated approach to convey the confidence and trustability of PHI on a global scale.
“Both the name and logo also represent our aspiration to drive inclusivity of industry participants and business community to strive towards ‘Shariah, Halal & Toyyiban’ way of life.
“But, the key purpose of the rebranding is to highlight that PHI will continue to build, develop and grow the halal industry and guide the business entities to be more competitive in both domestic and international markets,” Aida said in her speech before Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow launched the PHI new name and logo at Hotel Jen in George Town today.
Also present was state Domestic Trade, Consumer Affairs and Entrepreneurship Development Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Halim Hussain.
Chow thanked PHI for the amazing effort and dedication in guiding and developing entrepreneurs by organising talks and courses over the years.
“The effort by PHI can increase the understanding and at the same time, enhance the entrepreneurial skills of those in the halal industry.
“It is my fervent hope that with these initiatives, each and everyone of us will gear up momentum to revive the entrepreneurial spirit and drive the economy of our state and country,” he said.
According to Chow, the rebranding and clarity of the company name as Penang Halal International Sdn Bhd would help to direct and attract more international investors and businesses to look at Penang.
“We want them to make Penang as their preferred destination for halal investment and halal marketplace,” he added.
The halal company was established in 2008 by the then Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to facilitate and promote the halal industry in Penang.
It provides a platform for numerous initiatives aiming at supporting the local and international halal industry through regional and international partnerships with stakeholders.
