JAKIM has been responsible to ascertain policies pertaining to the development and advancement of Islamic affairs in Malaysia by fostering and promotion the sanctity of the Akidah and Islamic syariat, JAKIM also has been relied upon to enact and standardized laws and procedures, also to co-ordinate their implementation in all the states. JAKIM also operate and manage Portal e-Halal Malaysia, the portal provides On-line Certification Application, On-line Complaints channel and Halal Status Queries through web directory.

As of 7th October 2009, JAKIM has officially recognized DagangHalal.com efforts in promoting Halal trade businesses/activities and its upcoming Halal campaign in Malaysia. This campaign will be displayed as one of the National Event Calendars and schedule to be organized annually.

With its slogan 'Suara Kontemporari', Kosmo! is targeted specially for the new, modern generation who are contemporary and active in all aspects of life.

Ranked number two (2) for most saleable Bahasa Malaysia newspaper in Malaysia, Kosmo! is the official media partner for the 1Malaysia 1Halal campaign, which is organized by JAKIM in collaboration with the State government and JAIN of the respective States.

In line with the campaign objective to promote and create awareness to the general consumers that only halal certification and Malaysia halal logo issued by JAKIM/JAIN/MAIN is recognized by the government of Malaysia, Kosmo! has created a special pullout called ‘Bisnes 1 Halal’, which is published on the first day of the 1M1H event. It highlights current issues on the local Halal industry and promoting small-medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs on their Halal products and services.

Kasehdia Sdn Bhd was formed in 1999 as a niche communications and consulting company with a strong commitment in promoting Universal Islamic values and good values in a contemporary manner throughout the world. We do this through our range of strategic programs that serve to both disseminate and retrieve information through our events, communications and research arms. We have a strong forte in publications, events, branding and consultancy, and now in film making.

Our inspired, inventive universal ideas are all-inclusive and have the ability to transcend economic, cultural, socio-political, ethnic and religious borders, and shape international agendas. KasehDia takes immense pride in creating some of the world’s firsts in the Halal industry: The World Halal Forum, The Halal Journal and the Halal Food Guide series are not just company flagships, but the nation’s. With these brands, the company continues to push the frontiers of knowledge within the Halal sector.

SME Corp, previously known as SMIDEC, started operation on Sept 1. The new agency would assume the role as a one-stop referral point for all SMEs which would assist to facilitate effective implementation of its outreach programmers to SMEs, including convenient access to information, business and technical advisory services, coaching and guidance including skills enhancement as well as financial support and management services.

World of Food Asia held in Bangkok, Thailand, is where global players of food and beverage meet. It is the leading trade platform for the food and beverage industry in South East Asia.

Based on the world’s largest food and beverage trade fair – ANUGA in Cologne, Germany, THAIFEX – World of Food Asia is a one-stop shop for all in the industry. From processing technology and ingredients to the end products, the trade fair covers all areas of production.

THAIFEX-World of Food Asia 2011 will be held from 25 to 29 May at Impact Exhibition Center in Bangkok, Thailand. Over 1,000 exhibitors are expected to attend the trade fair this year, signaling renewed confidence in Thailand as the meeting place for global players of the food and beverage industry.

The trade fair covers all areas of food production from food & beverage products to food catering & hospitality services to food technology to retail & franchise. More than 22,000 trade visitors from around the world are expected to attend Southeast Asia’s largest food and beverage trade show this year.

Conference & Exhibition is positioned with an objective to be at forefront in promoting the economic cooperation amongst Muslim countries. The event provides the opportunity to create awareness and as an ideal platform in business networking in order to tap into the global Muslim market. In addition, the ultimate goal is to increase and enhance the inflow of trade within the Muslim countries as well as Muslim populations’ at large globally. It is an annual Muslim trade and consumer fair which feature industries, products and services among the Muslim countries. Being a rewarding avenue, the highlighted industries include, Halal Sector, Tourism, Agriculture, ICT, Health, Financial, Education, Professional Business & services. Hence, this event is definitely a golden opportunity to meet thousands of key decision-makers and at the same to maximize exposure towards:

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The International Islamic Consumer Fair (IICF) 2011 will be held at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 8 - 10 July 2011. This will be a great opportunity for manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers and service providers of Islamic products and services to exhibit and market to the large Muslim population in Malaysia. With more than 15 million Muslims in the country, there is definitely a high purchasing power for Islamic products and services. Exhibitors can conduct on the spot selling, give samples, distribute brochures, leaflets and flyers, and do products demonstrations. With the theme “A grand shopping fiesta”, IICF will be a fun-filled event with competitions and other activities. Malaysians, who generally love shopping, will find this as an enjoyable experience!

Organized by Asif International Supported by Islamic Tourism Centre & The Exporters Club.

The World Halal Forum, the undisputed premier global event brings together business leaders and stakeholders from across the world under one roof to discuss, consolidate and drive the lucrative global Halal industry. Established in 2006, it has become an integral part in the development of a viable global Halal industry and in promoting the concept of Halal for the benefit of the global market. The event is positioned as a forum for public and private sector stakeholders in the Halal market and attracts over a thousand delegates from over 50 countries yearly. Since its inception, the World Halal Forum (WHF) has endeavored to be an arena to support, strengthen and assist in the development of the global Halal industry. The sixth World Halal Forum will be held from 4 – 5 April, 2011 at KL Convention Centre, with the theme “Towards a Halal Economy: The Power of Values in Global Markets.

Malaysia International Halal Showcase is the world's largest halal trade fair and Malaysia's largest food and beverage exhibition. It is held every year to congregate the largest annual gathering of halal industry players and entrepreneurs in the effort to ease the sourcing and selling of global quality halal products. The show focus on five key sectors: Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals and Herbal Products, Cosmetics and Healthcare, Banking and Finance, Food Processing and Packaging Machinery.

Four new halls! Thousands of exhibits! The latest trends and innovations! Hundreds of product launches! World class speakers! And the FIRST Gulfood Awards! Its no wonder that Gulfood attracts food and hospitality buyers from every corner of the Middle East, North Africa and Indian Sub-Continent.

Now even bigger than ever before, with over 20,000 square metres of new exhibits, Gulfood 2010 will help visitors find the inspiration, business improvement tools and new products to drive sales, win new customers, improve efficiency and profit margin. Visitors will be able to visit the Restaurant and Cafe and Ingredients Middle East events within the same venue free of charge.