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The 20th MFTG Training Completed

From 24-26 November 2025, the 20th intake of the Muslim-Friendly Tourist Guide (MFTG) Training Course was held at Hotel Fairfield by Marriott Kuala Lumpur, bringing...

ITC Highlights MFTG at SEA Conference

On 12 November 2025, the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) was honoured to speak at the 2nd Southeast Asian Tour Guides Conference in Johor Bahru, organised...

ITC Shares Expertise at International Platforms

Between 5 November and 8 December 2025, the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) contributed to multiple international platforms, including SESRIC’s Expert Group Meeting on the Islamic...

Setting the pace and standards

JAKIM’s expanding role in ASEAN halal development.

Changes on the way

The Malaysian Islamic Development Department’s (JAKIM) 2025 initiatives, under the guidance of JAKIM Director-General Dato’ Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee, are aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and...

Halal certification, redefined

When we talk about halal, people will look at JAKIM,” said the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) Director-General Dato’ Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee. Malaysia’s halal industry...

MOTAC Announces New Deputy Minister

On 17 December 2025, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) announced the appointment of Chiew Choon Man as Deputy Minister. The appointment marks...

The stage for success

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has successfully concluded the first edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) in Dubai. MIHAS@Dubai was officiated by...

Halal knowledge finds a new language

The launch of the Japanese edition of al-Basirah at Kyoto University represents a pivotal moment in the global evolution of halal knowledge. For the International Institute...

The benchmark the world follows

Malaysia’s position at the forefront of the global halal industry is no accident. It is the result of decades of careful development, strategic investment, and...