Halal

If you live in Malaysia, chances are you’ve encountered a lok lok stand or truck at least once or twice during your lifetime. A popular local street food, lok loks are skewers of steamboat-styled foods, from fishballs and cockles to meat…

Recently, I was told by a colleague that Madam Kwan’s, the well-known restaurant serving “Truly Malaysian Cuisine”, is not actually certified halal. And neither do they claim to be so.  You can’t find any mentions by the brand of it being…

Pune, India, July 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Insight Partners published latest research study on “Halal Cosmetics Market Size Report, Share, Revenue, Growth Strategy, Industry Trends and Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and…

As a nation proud of its food, Malaysia has many delivery platforms supporting F&B retailers. The list of options includes GrabFood, ShopeeFood, and Beep Delivery.  But one brand that has recently stood out is foodpanda with its new…

For some, entrepreneurship starts with an inspirational tale of ambitions and aspirations. Sometimes, though, entrepreneurship can stem from necessity. Such is the story behind Itek Itik, a halal-roasted duck restaurant in Damansara Jaya.…

“We are a family, no matter our background.” A quote attributed to Dato HJ Mohd Chan, it might sound like a cliched statement, but it might be one that personifies his business quite well. Dato HJ Mohd Chan is, as you might’ve guessed, the…

Is there any Malaysian who hasn’t heard the iconic The Chicken Rice Shop jingle? Cue the bawk bawk bawks.  It’s one of the most recognisable homegrown F&B chains, but if you haven’t heard of it (or its earworm of a jingle), The Chicken…

If you are one of the millions of people who have found themselves entranced by the hashtag “business mum” on TikTok, envisioning a day in the life of a mumpreneur that involves leisurely sipping on Starbucks coffee, whipping up fun meals…

In a statement shared today (May 10) by FamilyMart Malaysia, the convenience store chain announced that its FamiCafé in Menara U, Shah Alam, has obtained halal certification from Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM). This makes it the…

You’ve probably never heard of it, but halal snack packs (HSP) are a regular fast food staple for most Australians. Typically packaged in styrofoam boxes, HSP is basically fries topped with doner kebab and a variety of sauces. It’s meaty,…