The Mission led by YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry include 90 Malaysia companies mainly SMEs. The companies are involved producing Halal ingredients, food and beverages as well as Halal related logistics and services sectors.
The main purpose of the Mission is to enhance and strengthen collaboration between Malaysia-Thailand in the promotion and development of Halal products and services. It is also intended to attract Thai companies to invest in the manufacture of Halal products in Malaysia, especially in the ECERDC region.
In this context, a seminar entitled “Malaysia-Thailand Bilateral Cooperation and Business Opportunity in Halal” will be held on 31 October 2012 at Hansa JB Hotel in Hat Yai. The main objective of the Seminar is to further promote trade and investment opportunities in the Halal sector between the two countries. 350 Thai participants will be attending the Seminar which will be officiated by Y.B. Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed. Senior representative from the Thai Government is also expected to address the Seminar. Individual business meetings have been scheduled for the Malaysian companies to meet their Thai counterparts.
The Seminar will also provide a platform for Malaysia to promote investment and business opportunity available in the 108 acre Pasir Mas Halal Park.
Thailand is an important trading partner of Malaysia. Total trade between Malaysia and Thailand from 2000-2011 showed an upward trend, with an average annual growth of 13 per cent. Malaysia’s trade with Thailand increased from US$6.7 billion in 2000 to US$23.1 billion in 2011. Malaysia’s exports of Halal products to Thailand in 2011 amounted to US$562.4 million, a significant increase from US$286 million in 2010. Trade between the two countries has continued to increase as companies take advantage of duty free market access under AFTA. Malaysian investments into Thailand have increased significantly as well in the last five years.
The main purpose of the Mission is to enhance and strengthen collaboration between Malaysia-Thailand in the promotion and development of Halal products and services. It is also intended to attract Thai companies to invest in the manufacture of Halal products in Malaysia, especially in the ECERDC region.
In this context, a seminar entitled “Malaysia-Thailand Bilateral Cooperation and Business Opportunity in Halal” will be held on 31 October 2012 at Hansa JB Hotel in Hat Yai. The main objective of the Seminar is to further promote trade and investment opportunities in the Halal sector between the two countries. 350 Thai participants will be attending the Seminar which will be officiated by Y.B. Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed. Senior representative from the Thai Government is also expected to address the Seminar. Individual business meetings have been scheduled for the Malaysian companies to meet their Thai counterparts.
The Seminar will also provide a platform for Malaysia to promote investment and business opportunity available in the 108 acre Pasir Mas Halal Park.
Thailand is an important trading partner of Malaysia. Total trade between Malaysia and Thailand from 2000-2011 showed an upward trend, with an average annual growth of 13 per cent. Malaysia’s trade with Thailand increased from US$6.7 billion in 2000 to US$23.1 billion in 2011. Malaysia’s exports of Halal products to Thailand in 2011 amounted to US$562.4 million, a significant increase from US$286 million in 2010. Trade between the two countries has continued to increase as companies take advantage of duty free market access under AFTA. Malaysian investments into Thailand have increased significantly as well in the last five years.
No announcement for today.