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The Star
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
HDC secures RM345.2mil potential sales at JFEX Summer Show 2025 in Tokyo
KUALA LUMPUR: The Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) has generated potential sales valued at approximately RM345.2 million at the JFEX Summer Show 2025 in Tokyo, held from July 9-11, 2025. In a statement today, HDC head of international cooperation Mohamad Romzi Sulaiman said that the participation further reinforces Malaysia's commitment to expanding its halal footprint in Japan and the region. "HDC's presence at JFEX 2025 provided a strategic platform for 50 Malaysian halal-certified exporters and export-ready companies to present their products and services to the Japanese market and neighbouring countries. "This showcase was to promote the Halal Malaysia brand and open valuable trade as well as investment opportunities for Malaysian businesses,' he said. HDC said that over the course of three days, it facilitated more than 100 business-to-business meetings between Malaysian exhibitors and high-quality Japanese and international buyers, and these engagements demonstrated strong demand for Malaysia's halal offerings. - Bernama
Barnama
17-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
HDC Secures RM345.2 Mln Potential Sales At JFEX Summer Show 2025 In Tokyo
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) has generated potential sales valued at approximately RM345.2 million at the JFEX Summer Show 2025 in Tokyo, held from July 9-11, 2025. In a statement today, HDC head of international cooperation Mohamad Romzi Sulaiman said that the participation further reinforces Malaysia's commitment to expanding its halal footprint in Japan and the region. 'HDC's presence at JFEX 2025 provided a strategic platform for 50 Malaysian halal-certified exporters and export-ready companies to present their products and services to the Japanese market and neighbouring countries.
New Straits Times
17-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia logs RM345.2mil in potential sales from Tokyo show
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has recorded potential sales of RM345.2 million at the JFEX Summer Show 2025 in Tokyo, reflecting strong international demand for the nation's halal products and services. The figure was achieved through more than 100 business-to-business (B2B) meetings facilitated by the Halal Development Corp Bhd (HDC) over the three-day exhibition till July 11 at Tokyo Big Sight. "HDC's presence at JFEX 2025 provided a strategic platform for 50 Malaysian halal-certified exporters and export-ready companies to present their products and services to the Japanese market and neighbouring countries. "This showcase was to promote the Halal Malaysia brand and open a valuable trade as well as investment opportunities for Malaysian businesses." said HDC head of international cooperation Mohamad Romzi Sulaiman. Mohamad Romzi said HDC's participation in JFEX 2025 demonstrates Malaysia's commitment to strengthening halal businesses ties with Japan. He said the overwhelming response and business interest show the growing trust in Halal Malaysia as a global brand. "We are proud to support our exporters in expanding their reach and building long-term partnerships in this highly potential market," he said. According to HDC, Japan remains one of Malaysia's top five halal export destinations, with export values ranging from RM2.5 billion to RM3.5 billion in 2023 and 2024. It said the sustained high interest from Japanese businesses has positioned HDC as a key reference point for halal knowledge and expertise. There were numerous visits and enquiries from Japanese organisations even before the pandemic, HDC added.
New Indian Express
05-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Kottayam medical college collapse: Minister Vasavan visits Bindu's family, hands over solatium
KOTTAYAM: Amid allegations against ministers for disregarding the family of Bindu, who was killed when a building collapsed at the Government Medical College hospital in Kottayam, Cooperation Minister V N Vasavan visited Bindu's house at Thalayolaparambu near Vaikom on Friday evening. During the visit, Vasavan offered condolences to the grieving family and handed over an amount of Rs 50,000 to Bindu's mother Seetha Lakshmi as immediate assistance for the family. According to Vasavan, the amount was allocated from the fund of the Hospital Development Committee (HDC) of Kottayam Government MCH. He added that the government would announce further compensation for the family after a meeting of the state cabinet soon. 'Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has assured all assistance to the family. The ongoing treatment for Bindu's daughter, including her surgery, will be provided at no cost. Additionally, a family member will be offered a temporary job through the Hospital Development Committee. The government stands firmly with the family during this difficult time,' he said. Vasavan added that the government has taken all the steps to support and protect the family. Moreover, the government also took immediate steps to transfer all patients from the compromised building as well. A report has been sought from the district collector and further steps will be taken based on its findings, he said.
RNZ News
30-06-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Dentist criticised for 'supervised neglect' of some patients
The care of one patient was described as a case of "supervised neglect" over a period of 25 years. Photo: A dentist working in sole practice for three decades has been criticised for sloppy record-keeping and "supervised neglect" of some patients. Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell has just issued her findings in relation to seven patients of the dentist 'Dr C'. The problems came to light in November 2021, when Dr C had a break from practice and two other dentists treated his patients. Dr Angela McKeefry, an expert advisor to the HDC, described his care of one patient - Ms D - as a case of "supervised neglect" over a period of 25 years. She had about 18 appointments in that time, but never had any X-rays taken, even before having teeth removed. Another dentist who saw her in February 2022 because her front teeth were sore said she was "in complete shock" to learn she had severe periodontal disease, as she had been seeing Dr C for regular cleaning. An X-ray showed dead gum tissue, abscess and "severe bone loss" around some teeth. Dr McKeefry admitted that even with specialist treatment, the patient could still have lost all her upper teeth, but she was "effectively given no opportunity to try and prevent this from happening". "The lack of radiographs, periodontal pocket depth charting, diagnosis, offer of specialist referral or satisfactory clinical notes would be found to be shocking by most dentists." Dr C told the commission that after providing dental care to the community for 30 years "this complaint has been a source of shame and stress for him". He acknowledged his record-keeping was significantly below standard for all these patients and that there were deficiencies in the care provided, and said that he was sorry for this. For many of these patients, the treatment he provided allowed them to keep their teeth for longer than they otherwise would have, he said. He maintained he discussed treatment plans with his patients, but accepted his poor record-keeping meant this could not be confirmed. "Dr C also acknowledged that he should have been more assertive with some patients, setting out holistic, permanent options for treatment as opposed to quick-fix solutions that would only prolong the inevitable." The dentist said he had taken various steps to improve his practice, and has had no complaints since 2021, including doing extra training, working with a supervisor and hiring more staff to do administration. Dr Caldwell said due to the severity of the breaches and number of patients affected, she had considered prosecution. "However, given the measures that have since been put in place by the Dental Council, the time that has elapsed since these events, and that some of the consumers did not support a referral, I have decided not to proceed with a referral to the Director of Proceedings in this instance." Instead, she has recommended Dr C do some additional training, an audit of his records, and apologise to the patients involved. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
