Halal Development Corporation

Last updated
Halal Development Corporation Berhad
(HDC)
Native name
Perbadanan Pembangunan Halal Berhad
Company type State-owned enterprise
Founded18 September 2006
Headquarters5.02, Level 5, KPMG Tower, First Avenue, Persiaran Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Key people

Hairol Ariffein Sahari, Chief Executive Officer
Parent Ministry of Economic Affairs
Website www.hdcglobal.com

Halal Development Corporation Berhad, or HDC (formerly known as Halal Industry Development Corporation Sdn Bhd), is a Malaysian federal government agency mandated as the custodian of Malaysia's Halal economy, and featured as a trusted partner in the Halal business. [1] Its mission is to generate opportunities for the community of stakeholders within Malaysia's Halal ecosystem. [2] [3]

Contents

HDC was founded on September 18, 2006, as a pioneering government-backed organization that represents a purpose-built institution to consolidate the various industry clusters that make up Malaysia's Halal industry, playing a front-line role in enabling the country to further strengthen the depth of economic contribution from its Halal sector. [4] [5] Among the various approaches utilized, HDC engages in the design and implementation of various adapted programs catered to the broad needs of businesses ranging from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to Large Multinational Corporations. [6] [7] HDC also partners very closely with public sector organizations from the federal to state levels to support the advancement of Halal standards and commerce across the nation. [8] [9] [10]

To date, HDC's joint efforts have been highlighted as a key driver in fulfilling the nation's target to position itself as a global Halal hub. [11] [1] [12] This is an objective echoed by HDC's vision statement which underscores its aim to build Malaysia as the most competitive country in the global Halal industry. [3] To guide the successful systematic evolution of Malaysia's Halal industry, HDC is acknowledged for spearheading the development of the Halal Industry Masterplan 2008-2020 and more recently, the Halal Indusplan 2030. [13] [14]

With the popularity of Halal products and services growing rapidly across the globe, more public and private sector stakeholders from various nations are seeking expertise of the Halal industry from Malaysia. [15] Therefore, as of 2019, HDC has begun progressively expanding its services and partnerships in order to better cater to a surge in worldwide demand. [16] [17] This includes strategic augmentation of HDC's footprint into various regions and nations including Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. [18] [19] [20]

On the domestic front, HDC plays a crucial role as the secretariat of Malaysia's Halal Industry Development Council (MPIH) chaired by Malaysia's deputy prime minister. [21] In this seat, HDC is tasked as central coordinator to ensure the fulfillment of four key objectives;

  1. Formulate strategic policy and monitoring
  2. Certification enhancement and enforcement
  3. Standard development and traceability
  4. Industry development and Entrepreneurial Culture [22]

Hairol Ariffein Sahari currently serves as the Acting Chief Executive Officer after the departure of previous CEO Dato Seri Jamil Bidin. [23] [24] As of 30 July 2019, HDC appointed Dato' Mahmud Abbas as its chairman, [25] replacing Datuk Seri Rizuan Abdul Hamid, [26] [27] who had succeeded HDC's founding chairman, Tan Sri Dr. Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim earlier.

Notable events

In October 2013, HDC signed a memorandum of understanding with SME Bank and Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit for the establishment of a RM280 million Halal Development Fund. [28] [29] The fund is intended to the develop the halal industry and ready Bumiputera entrepreneurs in Malaysia for international markets.

In March 2019, HDC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea-Trade Investment Promotion Agency with the overarching aspiration of enhancing bilateral trade and investment between both countries. [30]

On October 7, HDC signed an MoU with Taiwan's Food Industry Research and Development Institute (FIRDI) to support the advancement of Taiwan's Halal Industry.

In Early February 2019, HDC announced a partnership with Acrosx Incorporated Japan to provide advisory, capacity building and technical assistance to strengthen the business landscape for Muslim-friendly products and services in Japan. [31] [12]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Economy of Malaysia</span>

The economy of Malaysia is the fifth largest in Southeast Asia and the 36th largest in the world in terms of GDP. The 2018 labour productivity of Malaysia was measured at Int$55,360 per worker, the third highest in ASEAN. The 2021 Global Competitiveness Report ranked Malaysian economy the 25th most competitive country economy in the world.

Bumiputera or bumiputra is a term used in Malaysia to describe Malays, the Orang Asli of Peninsular Malaysia, and various indigenous peoples of East Malaysia. The term is sometimes controversial. It is used similarly in the Malay world, Indonesia, and Brunei.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mustapa Mohamed</span> Malaysian politician

Dato' Sri Mustapa bin Mohamed, commonly known as Tok Pa among local Kelantanese, is a Malaysian politician who served as the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department for Economic Affairs for third term in the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration under former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob from August 2021 to the collapse of the BN administration in November 2022, second term in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration under former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin from March 2020 to August 2021 and first term in the BN administration under former Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi from March 2004 to February 2006 and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Jeli from March 2004 to November 2022. He is member of the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU), a component party of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) and formerly Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalitions and was a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of the BN coalition. He left UMNO for BERSATU in 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hishammuddin Hussein</span> Malaysian politician

Hishammuddin bin Tun Hussein is a Malaysian politician and lawyer who served as Senior Minister of the Security Cluster and Minister of Defence from 2021 to 2022. A member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, he has been a Member of Parliament (MP) for Sembrong since 2004, having previously been an MP for Tenggara from 1995 to 2004.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mukhriz Mahathir</span> Malaysian politician and businessman

Dato' Seri Utama Mukhriz bin Tun Dr. Mahathir is a Malaysian politician and businessman served as the 11th and 13th Menteri Besar of Kedah from May 2013 to February 2016 and again from May 2018 to May 2020, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry in the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration under former Prime Ministers Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Najib Razak as well as former Minister Mustapa Mohamed from March 2008 to May 2013, Member of Parliament (MP) for Jerlun from March 2008 to May 2013 and again from May 2018 to November 2022 as well as Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Jitra from May 2018 to August 2023 and for Ayer Hitam from May 2013 to May 2018. He is the third son of Mahathir Mohamad, the 4th, 7th and former Prime Minister of Malaysia. He has been the 1st and founding President of the Homeland Fighters Party (PEJUANG) since party foundation in August 2020. He was the 1st and founding Deputy President and State Chairman of Kedah of the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU) from party foundation in September 2016 to his membership termination in May 2020 and was also the State Chairman of Kedah of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. He was also a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of the BN coalition. He left UMNO with Mahathir and they founded BERSATU in 2016. Mahathir and his BERSATU memberships were terminated and they founded PEJUANG in 2020. He is one of the two Menteris Besar of Malaysia who represented two different political parties and coalitions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre</span> Trade and convention centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC) (Malay: Pusat Pameran dan Konvensyen MATRADE) is a trade centre, exhibition hall, and convention centre in the suburb of Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MECC, established by MATRADE (Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation), provides convention facilities, exhibition halls, and meeting rooms. MATRADE has also allocated a permanent exhibition space for 400 local companies at the exhibition hall on the second floor. The centre is also a component of Naza TTDI’s KL Metropolis development which is expected to be fully completed within 12 to 15 years time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Noraini Ahmad</span> Malaysian politician

Noraini binti Ahmad is a Malaysian politician who has served as Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development in the Unity Government administration under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Minister Nancy Shukri since December 2023, and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Parit Sulong since March 2008. She served as the Minister of Higher Education for the second term under the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration under former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob from August 2021 to the collapse of BN administration in November 2022, the first term in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration under former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin from March 2020 to her resignation in August 2021. She is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of the BN coalition. She has also served as the 10th Women Chief of UMNO since June 2018 and 2nd Women Youth Chief of UMNO from 2004 to 2009 and 1st Deputy Women Youth Chief from 2001 to her promotion to women youth chief in 2004. She is formerly a Chairperson of the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) from March 2023 to January 2024. She is also the first female PAC chairperson in Malaysian history. Her appointment as a deputy minister in December 2023 is a rare occurrence in Malaysian politics since she was a former federal minister in the Muhyiddin cabinet and Ismail Sabri cabinet. She is one of the three deputy ministers who were previously a federal minister alongside Shamsul Anuar Nasarah and M. Kulasegaran.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rohani Abdul Karim</span> Malaysian politician

Dato’ Sri Hajah Rohani binti Abdul Karim is a Malaysian politician who served as the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industries in the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration under former Prime Ministers Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Najib Razak and former Ministers Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Mustapa Mohamed and Noh Omar from March 2008 to the collapse of the BN administration in May 2018 as well as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Batang Lupar from March 2004 to November 2022 and for Santubong from October 1990 to March 2004. She is a member of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), a component party of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and formerly BN coalitions.

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country, with a predominantly Muslim population. Racial discrimination is embodied within the social and economic policies of the Malaysian government, favouring the Malays and in principle, the natives of Sabah and Sarawak. However, in practice, the natives of Sabah and Sarawak do not benefit much from these policies, with natives of Sabah and Sarawak composing the bulk of bottom 40% income cohort of Malaysia. Rather, it is the Malays that obtain heavily subsidised education in local universities and make up the bulk of these universities, including in terms of employment. In fact, the resources of Sarawak have been exploited for decades, with the Malaysian government enriching governmental officials and their associates. The concept of Ketuanan Melayu or Malay supremacy is accepted by the Malay-majority political sphere.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jamil Khir Baharom</span> Malaysian politician

Jamil Khir bin Baharom is a Malaysian politician and former military officer who has served as Chairman of Ex-Serviceman Affairs Corporation since February 2021. He served as Minister in the Prime Minister's Department in charge of religious affairs from April 2009 to the collapse of the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration in May 2018 the Member of Parliament (MP) for Jerai from May 2013 to May 2018, Senator from April 2009 to May 2013. He was a major general in the Kor Agama Angkatan Tentera of the Malaysian Army.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Malaysia International Halal Showcase</span> Annual Islamic trade show in Malaysia


The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) is an annual trade fair organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation and managed by Shapers Malaysia, as MIHAS Secretariat. It aims to facilitate the sourcing and selling of quality halal products and services globally.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Malaysia)</span> Malaysian trade ministry

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, abbreviated MITI, is a ministry of the Government of Malaysia that is responsible for international trade, industry, investment, productivity, small and medium enterprise, development finance institution, halal industry, automotive, steel, strategic trade. The ministry has its headquarters located at Menara MITI on Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah in Kuala Lumpur and the building is also a component of Naza TTDI’s 75.5-acre KL Metropolis, a mixed development that is envisioned to be the International Trade and Exhibition District for Kuala Lumpur. It is one of the three ministries that has not moved to Putrajaya.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Johari Abdul Ghani</span> Malaysian politician and chartered accountant

Johari bin Abdul Ghani or more commonly known as Dato' Jo is a Malaysian politician and chartered accountant who has served as Minister of Plantation and Commodities in the Unity Government administration under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim since December 2023, Chairman of the Asset Recovery Task Force on the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal since March 2023 and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Titiwangsa from May 2013 to May 2018 and again since November 2022. He served as the Minister of Finance II in the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration under former Prime Minister Najib Razak from June 2016 to the collapse of the BN administration in May 2018, Deputy Minister of Finance in the BN administration under former Prime Minister and Minister Najib and former Minister II Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah from July 2015 to his promotion to Minister II in June 2016 as well as Chairman of the UDA Holdings Berhad from July 2013 to his resignation in July 2015. He is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of the BN coalition. He has served as the Treasurer General of BN since April 2023 and Vice President of UMNO since March 2023. He is also presently the only BN MP in Klang Valley.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Malaysia LED Champions</span> Malaysian Government initiative on "Green Economy"

Malaysia LED Champions is a part of a Malaysian Government initiative on "Green Economy" toward eco-friendly green products. This Malaysian LED Champions programs consist of 7 major LED lighting manufacturing companies at Malaysia to lead in innovation and production capacity to lead the export drive. These 7 light-emitting diodes (LED) Lighting manufacturing companies are selected by Malaysian Government for this program. They are taken into task to generate and excel on "Green Economy" ambitions by the Malaysian Government. SME Corp as Malaysian Government Agency tasked to conduct various activities and assist on the success of this Malaysia LED Champions Program under Malaysian Economy Plan EPP 10.

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation is a Malaysian external trade government agency. Its key role is to assist Malaysian exporters to develop and expand their export markets. The agency was established under the MATRADE Act 1992 in March 1993 as a statutory agency and external trade promotion arm under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry Malaysia (MITI).

Shared Prosperity Vision 2030, is a government blueprint released in 2020 by the Government of Malaysia for the period of 2021 to 2030 to increase the incomes of all ethnic groups, particularly the Bumiputera comprising the B40, the hardcore poor, the economically poor, those in economic transition, Orang Asli, Sabah and Sarawak bumiputeras, the disabled, youths, women, children and senior citizens.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Awang Tengah Ali Hasan</span> Malaysian politician

Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah bin Ali Hasan is a Malaysian politician who has served as Deputy Premier of Sarawak since May 2017 and Member of Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Bukit Sari since April 1987. He currently also holds the portfolio of Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development and Minister for International Trade and Investment under the administration of Premier Abang Abdul Rahman Johari Abang Openg. Previously, he had also held other cabinet posts under previous premiers Abdul Taib Mahmud and Adenan Satem. Awang Tengah is a member of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), a component party of the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition.

Department of Islamic Development Malaysia or popularly known as JAKIM (جاكيم), is a federal government agency in Malaysia that administers Islamic affairs in Malaysia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Economy of Sarawak</span>

The economy of Sarawak is the fourth-largest of the states of Malaysia, making up 9.3% of the Malaysian gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022. Meanwhile, Sarawak is home to 7.9% of the Malaysian population based on the 2020 census.

References

  1. 1 2 "About us".
  2. ↑ "halal business names". kinsels.com. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  3. 1 2 "Vision and Mission".
  4. ↑ https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/hdc-halal-industry-remains-resilient-despite-challenging-times%5B%5D [ bare URL ]
  5. ↑ "Opening Speech, Yang Berhormat Dato' Sri Mustapa Mohamed - Minister of International Trade & Industry at the Official Opening of the World Halal Week 2013 (3 April 2013) | MATRADE". www.matrade.gov.my. Archived from the original on 5 August 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "A year of SME empowerment".
  7. ↑ "Sanichi to set up ASEAN's first JAKIM-certified halal gelatin plant in Melaka". 2 December 2019.
  8. ↑ "History". IDH - the sustainable trade initiative. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  9. ↑ "Governing, Regulatory and Statutory Stakeholders within the Halal Industry in Malaysia". 22 October 2019.
  10. ↑ "MATRADE to boost trade with South Korea in high value sectors | New Straits Times". 10 December 2019.
  11. ↑ "Malaysia: Halal hub for Asia". 13 March 2019. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  12. 1 2 "HDC seals tie-up with Acrosx | New Straits Times". 3 February 2020.
  13. ↑ "What does BHB stand for?". Exclusively FlyFishing Powered by FloridaBoating. 2020-08-07. Archived from the original on 2021-01-22. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  14. ↑ http://www.hdcglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HIMP.pdf [ bare URL PDF ]
  15. ↑ "Matrade: More countries seeking out Malaysia's halal expertise | Malay Mail". 7 June 2019.
  16. ↑ "INTERVIEW-Malaysia ready to lend expertise to harmonise halal accreditation globally - JAKIM".
  17. ↑ "Malaysia to enter 10 new halal markets via OBOR -:HDC". 22 May 2019.
  18. ↑ "HDC bullish on expansion in Japan | Malay Mail". 2 February 2020.
  19. ↑ "HDC signs MoU with FIRDI to develop halal industry in Taiwan". 10 July 2019.
  20. ↑ "Malaysia to enter 10 new halal markets via OBOR".
  21. ↑ http://www.hdcglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Halal-Industri-Master-Plan-2030.pdf [ bare URL PDF ]
  22. ↑ "Halal Industry Master Plan 2030 (HIMP 2030)". Halal Development Corporation. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  23. ↑ "M'sian Muslim entrepreneurs urged to dominate production of halal products". 23 July 2013.
  24. ↑ "Rise of the halal flavor in global food sector". 22 May 2016.
  25. ↑ "Malaysia: HDC appoints Mahmud as Chairman". 14 August 2019.
  26. ↑ SYED JALALUDIN NAMED AS CHAIRMAN OF HALAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION". Bernama Daily Malaysian News. 9 August 2006
  27. ↑ Zahratulhayat Mat Arif (24 March 2018). "Zahid lauds HDC's plan to build Asia's second largest slaughterhouse in Bagan Datuk". New Starits Times. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  28. ↑ "Halal products exports growth on uptrend, says Mustapa". Borneo Post. 19 October 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  29. ↑ "Morocco's legislative moves can only bring the country so far". Islamic Finance News. December 2013. Archived from the original on 14 May 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  30. ↑ "HDC signs MoU with Korean agency to enhance halal bilateral trade, investment | Malay Mail". 13 March 2019.
  31. ↑ "SMEs need more capacity to boost halal exports". www.smecorp.gov.my. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.