Channel NewsAsia - 2 hours 13 minutes ago
SINGAPORE: Over the past eight years, the number of halal—certified businesses in Singapore has grown nearly four—fold from 530 to over 2,000, and an increasing number of eateries are catering to more adventurous palates.
Observers said there is still plenty of room for the industry to grow as the spending power of the Muslim community is going up. That is why more businesses are keen to tap into the global halal food market that is estimated to be worth over S$760 billion.
One such player is Sakura International, which serves up a wide range of cuisines that are all halal—certified.
It said the variety gives them the edge in a very competitive industry.
Roger Soh, Operations Manager, Suki Group of Restaurants, said: "Mirin, which is a kind of sweet wine, is often used in preparing Japanese food. It is very difficult to get a replacement to meet the halal requirements so we need to bring in more of these ingredients."
The company, which is opening a fifth restaurant soon, said sales have gone up by 70 percent since it turned halal in 2005.
Another business that has seen the benefits of halal—certification is Qi Ji, which is known for its hawker—style fare.
Even though Qi Ji still has its eye firmly on the Singapore market for the time being, it said being certified will definitely open doors if it moves overseas.
Alan Lau, Operations Director, Qi Ji, said: "In fact, we have offers from overseas business partners for joint ventures in Dubai, Indonesia and Brunei."
Dewi Hartaty Suratty, Head of Halal Certification Strategic Unit, MUIS, said: "A lot of manufacturers want to export their products to Muslim countries like the Middle East, Indonesia, as well as Malaysia. These countries would require them to have a halal certificate."
MUIS said for the past few years, it has seen a 10 percent growth every year in the number of applicants for halal—certification and it expects this growth to continue going forward. — CNA/so
It suppose to be good news,but sad to say,after going halal,some resturants service standard has dropped!:(
Originally posted by Frogleg888:It suppose to be good news,but sad to say,after going halal,some resturants service standard has dropped!:(
rike seoul garden.taste like crAP. halal den lose e authentic taste le. imagine char siew pao made of chicken .hmph
they canot stik to their malay stalls meh.
Channel NewsAsia - 39 minutes ago
SINGAPORE: 20 eating establishments have received their halal certificates under the new Singapore MUIS Halal Quality Management System or HalMQ.
The system was introduced last month by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore or MUIS for eating establishments applying for a halal certificate.
Hei Sushi is among the first in Singapore to use HalMQ and according to them, the new system is easy to use.
Under HalMQ, certificate holders must adhere to stringent measures such as food preparation and proper documentation of all processes.
Establishments must also have a proper monitoring system at various stages. This way, immediate actions can be taken in the event of a contamination.
Many establishments said that the new system has helped them improve their productivity and the quality of food produced. — CNA/vm
me wan start boycottin halal restaurants.
so dat no more restaurant dare to go halal.
until dos halal ones oso dunwan to halal anymore.
Originally posted by Hello Kitty:me wan start boycottin halal restaurants.
so dat no more restaurant dare to go halal.
until dos halal ones oso dunwan to halal anymore.
boycott boycott loh.. ask if they bother abt u
haha.
u duno the power of unity.