Press Release : International Inspirasi Khadijah Virtual 2020

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

(18^th -20^th December 2020)

25^th November 2020

“The International Inspirasi Khadijah Virtual 2020” is an innovative cross border e-trade or e-commerce platform which will be held from 18^th – 20^th 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 19^th 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