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The World Halal Forum (WHF) 2009 saw a gathering of the heads of states, industry leaders and academics under one roof to voice their concerns, outline issues, and plot the future direction of the global Halal industry, which brought together 908 participants from over 47 countries and attracted over 52 local and international media personnel. WHF 2009 generated in excess of RM9,697,524.75 in PR value from the Malaysian media alone.
In line with the theme of WHF 2009, the International Halal Integrity Alliance (IHI Alliance) took centre stage as host of the event, with a dedicated Standards stream to discuss the development of a globally accepted Halal standard.
Introducing the new format for the fourth WHF; The Standards stream deliberated on the proposed framework for the Global Halal Standard that includes five out of ten modules: Logistics; Foodservice; Animal Welfare; Animal Slaughter for Poultry; and Animal Slaughter for Bovine and Ovine.
Parallel to the Standards stream was the Business and Trade stream, which principally involved captains of the industry, as well as representatives from major Halal producing nations, who were invited to partake in deliberations on the latest developments in the Halal industry on a global scale.
The fourth WHF kicked off with the Minister of International Trade and Industry delivering his opening speech, followed by a keynote address from the Chairman of the World Halal Forum and President of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), H.E. Sheikh Saleh Abdullah Kamel. |
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World Halal Forum 2009 Performance
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| Number of delegates |
908 |
| Countries Represented |
53 |
| MOU signing |
15 |
| PR value in Malaysia |
RM 9.7 million |
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| World Halal Forum 2008, surpassed all expectations. Themed "Sustained Development through Investment & Integration", the forum was attended by over 1,200 delegates, Heads of State, Ministers, governors, industry leaders, and international media representing 57 countries and the leading global producers of Halal products and services, further establishing the World Halal Forum as the Premier event in the Halal Industry.
VIPs in attendance included:
- YAB Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Prime Minister of Malaysia
- HE Mohammad Abul Hassan, Head of Kuwaiti Delegation, Special Envoy of Kuwait PM
- HE Sheikh Saleh Abdullah Kamel, World Halal Forum Chairman
- YAB Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi (Dr.) Hj Abdul Taib Bin Mahmud, Chief Minister of Sarawak
- YAB Datuk Dr Md. Isa Sabu, Menteri Besar Perlis
- YB Tan Sri Dato' Muhyiddin Yassin, Minister of International Trade and Industries
- HE Dr Ir Anton Apriyantono, Minister of Agriculture, Republic of Indonesia
- Mr. Marwan Al Khatib, Managing Director of Dubai Islamic Investment Group (DIIG)
- YB Datuk Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Minister in the PM Department
- YB Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui, Minister of Plantation Industries & Commodities,
- Mr. Ömer Faruk Doğan, Deputy Undersecretary of Foreign Trade, Republic of Turkey
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World Halal Forum 2008 Performance
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| Number of delegates |
1190 |
| Countries Represented |
57 |
| MOU signing |
7 |
| PR value in Malaysia |
RM 10.2 million |
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The inaugural World Halal Forum was a major success. The Prime Minister of Malaysia and Chairman of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC), Datuk Seri Haji Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, presented his vision for the role of the Halal industry in Malaysia and in the OIC nations. One key element for success will be the Halal Industry Development Corporation, or HDC.
A total of 914 participants from industry, media, NGOs, and government gathered for three days and opened a new era for the Halal industry. An extensive and well-coordinated media and PR campaign resulted in an unprecedented RM6 million in media value in print, TV and online coverage.
WHF 2007 produced results. Two resolutions were unanimously adopted by the Forum that will change the face of the Halal industry by
a) creating an International Halal Industry Alliance to give the industry a unified voice and focus, and
b) lobbying for the creation of a fund to promote the Halal industry among OIC nations and Muslim minorities around the world.
The prospects for the World Halal Forum 2008 are extremely exciting. Initial response indicates that it will be significantly bigger and more influential than in 2007, with greater participation and recognition from relevant governments.
If you are in the Halal industry, you will have to be in Kuala Lumpur on the 12th and the 13th of May 2008. We look forward to welcoming you to what is shaping up to be an exceptional event. |
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World Halal Forum 2007 Performance
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| Number of delegates |
914 |
| Countries Represented |
37 |
| MOU signing |
5 |
| PR value in Malaysia |
RM 4.42 million |
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| The World Halal Forum, established in 2006 has become part of the government of Malaysia’s 15 year plan to become the worlds halal hub. In its inaugural year of 2006, the World Halal Forum established it’s place as the most significant event of the Halal industry calendar. For the first time market leaders from all sectors of the Halal market value chain gathered to discuss and address the issues facing this developing market sector.
The event was positioned as a global Forum for the industry and government players in the halal market. It has been intended from the outset of the WHF to have a comprehensive global reach, and at the same time to strategically position Malaysia at the focal point of the halal industry. The halal chapter in the 3rd Industrial Master Plan prepared by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry in 2006 cited the World Halal Forum is to be held in Malaysia as an annual event.
The keynote address was delivered by YAB Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Prime Minister of Malaysia. |
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World Halal Forum 2006 Performance
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| Number of delegates |
463 |
| Countries Represented |
27 |
| PR value in Malaysia |
RM 3.79 million |
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| For full report from WHF 07 or WHF 08, please contact the secretariat. |
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