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july-august. 2020 | @Halal 03 GET TO KNOW 18 Malaysia as the Islamic fintech hub MDEC carries out digital economy initiatives in digital technologies 20 Importance of halal certification Malaysian businesses can increase multi-fold if they are halal-certified 21 Digital platforms for better grasp FWD Takaful continuously bringing in new platforms to ensure Malaysians are protected 22-23 Halal certification a priority Duopharma Biotech Bhd signs MoU with VentureTECH and South Korea’s PanGen Biotech Inc. GLAM HALAL 24-25 My father, my inspiration Sharifah Khasif sees her father as an inspiration and names him for her every success 26-27 Creativity sells Five Indonesian modest fashion companies thrive amid pandemic 28 The pandemic equation Covid-19 has affected many aspects of life and the environment 29 ‘Clean and ethical’ Muslim social media Malaysian university to address influencing in new modules 30-31 Grass to glass Malaysia’s No 1 dairy supplier for food services, Fonterra Brands, holds stringent halal standard the team Publisher Kay Mathy [email protected] Editorial Johnson Fernandez Managing Editor [email protected] Charles Raj Editorial Consultant [email protected] Camilia Rezali Writer [email protected] khirtini K. Kumaran Writer [email protected] a.azam Creative Director [email protected] Strategic Advisor HASNIZA RAMLI [email protected] Technical Advisor nor amin mohd noor [email protected] Sales and Marketing Department Media Consultant SAHANA [email protected] Multi Media Afiq Ariffin [email protected] Published by Revon Media Sdn Bhd Revongen Corporation Centre Level 17, Top Glove Tower, No.16, Persiaran Setia Dagang, Setia Alam, Seksyen U13, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] In association with Global Haltech Sdn Bhd Printed by Percetakan Osacar Sdn. Bhd. No. 16, Jalan IDA 1A, Industri Desa Aman, Kepong, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Disclaimer: The content of this publication aims to inform and educate the public on health issues, developments and news, both locally and globally. In addition to our editorial team, we also invite distinguished medical practitioners and other experts to contribute articles on their respective fields of expertise. The information contained in this publication is for general information only, and readers should always seek independent, professional advice and consultation where appropriate. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the content is correct, the publisher and editors of @Halal will not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting from reliance upon any information in this publication, including products and services advertised. Unauthorised reproduction of this publication is strictly prohibited, in whole or in part, without the written consent by the publisher. Statements and opinions expressed by writers, contributors and advertisers are not necessarily those of the editors or publisher. Structure of the Council Halal Industry Development council Halal certificate technical committee Traceability and standards development committee industry development committee National - Level Committee internationaliSation committee Secretariat Secretariat: Secretariat: Secretariat: Secretariat: Malaysia Halal Industry Development Council As the Secretariat of the Malaysia Halal Industry Development Council, HDC works together with the various halal development-related ministries to ensure the growth of the halal industry contributes significantly towards socio-development and is in line with government aspiration. Moving beyond the traditional food & beverage industry, it has expanded into halal pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, tourism and other service sector businesses.