Local Product Fair In Temburong

Bangar - Twenty-two local companies are participating in a Local Product hair held at the Bumiputera Complex in Temburong.
The four-day fair is organised by the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources with the aim was to enhance the domestic market and to strengthen the foundations of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs, and help them better compete in the business arena.
The fair was launched by the Acting TemburongDistrict Officer, Awang Haji Mohd Abdoh Dato Seri Setia Haji Abdul Salam.
In his speech, he said that one of the fair's objectives is to promote as well as to enhance the awareness of local products.
"It is important to give the opportunity for SMEs to showcase and market their products not only locally but also in the international market. With regard to this, the Temburong District Office will take initiatives to encourage the active participation of Temburong residents in small and medium enterprises, especially in promoting the local craft."
Such fairs are being held through out the country on a regular basis. The aims and objectives of such fairs are to market local products in supermarkets, minimarts and others in the country.
The fair acts as a stepping stone for local producers to showcase their products to would be buyers, suppliers and distributors not only domestically but also internationally.
A first time local producer, who is showcasing biscuit products, said she was happy that the government had given its utmost support in promoting as well as supporting local producers in the country. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

Fair Showcases Temburong's Handicrafts

Bandar Seri Begawan - Temburong, known for its pristine forest, has a lot more to offer to both local and foreign tourists in terms of local handicrafts, Acting District Officer of Temburong Hj Abdoh Dato Seri Setia Hj Abdul Salam yesterday said.
In is opening remarks during the Local Products Fair 2007 in Temburong, the Acting District Officer said, Temburong, withits diverse culture, possesses unique qualities which can attract tourists to come and visit the area.
He stressed that Temburong does not only offer eco-tourism package but tourists will also be fascinated with the local products available in the district.
"For this reason, I believe that Temburong is capable of producing handicrafts of high quality. In light of this, the Temburong District Office will encourage involvement among locals in developing the Small and Medium Enterprises sector in Brunei and hopefully contribute to the economic activity in the country."
Hj Abdoh commended the efforts of the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR), in organising the fair, which not only promotes local products but gives entrepreneurs an arena to market their products around the country and internationally.
A total of 22 local companies participated in the fair, which will run for four days at Phase II of the Bumiputera Building in Bangar, Temburong. The programme, organised by the Promotion and Facilitation Services Division under MIPR, aims to increase the marketing of local products in order for SMEs in the country to become more competitive.
The Promotion and Facilitation Services Division hopes that the Local Products Fair will promote and increase as well as introduce local products to the general public. It also acts as a step in marketing products by involving department stores, supermarkets and minimarkets within the country. Hopefully, such fairs will develop local SMEs and become the stepping stone in developing cooperation with other sectors in the country and promote product awareness.-- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

Viable SMEs To Get Help Pursuing Exports

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR) plans to extend three-year assistance to select small and medium enterprises in obtaining a' globally accepted food safety seal that will ease their entry to the world market.
"We are selecting SMEs for those who have the potential to export," said Tutie Safwati Omar, head of the ministry's certification section. Getting help in food safety certification "is good for our local SMEs, it opens up the market for them", she said in an interview with The Brunei Times yesterday.
Those selected will receive assistance for three years in getting the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification as well as in maintaining compliance with the system's set of safety guidelines.
"The HACCP recognition is a requirement nowadays for (importing) countries, our local food products need to be certified according to certain standards-to enable our SMEs to start exporting," Tutie Safwati said.
Currently there are at least four Brunei companies that got HACCP certification through MIPR's assistance programme offered since 2005. These are: PDS Meat Industry, PDS Abbatoir, Semaun Seafood Company and Goldenchick Company.
The ministry provides assistance in the first three years of attaining the certification. Help includes consultation and audit services from certification bodies.
Many companies are interested in obtaining the food safety seal but some have difficulty meeting the requirements while others find it costly to maintain the mandatory preconditions of HACCP certification, Tutie Safwati said.
HACCP is a systematic preventive way to food and pharmaceutical safety that relies on the identification of physical, chemical and biological hazards as means of prevention rather than finished product inspection.
There are plans of introducing next year another form of certification, the ISO 22000, a standard developed by the International Standards Organization that deals with food safety, the ministry official said.-- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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'The BIMP-EAGA market (Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines) of about 40 million consumes is right on our door step. We need to explore the possibility of undertaking joint initiatives to tap the business potentials,' Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said when opening the Borneo International Trade Fair 2007 at the Kota Kinabalu Sports Complex, Thursday.

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Brunei Halal Brand Launched

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to launch two momentous events - the 'Brunei Halal Brand' and the official opening of the 2nd International Halal Products Expo (IHPE) 2007 at International Convention Centre in Berakas.
Accompanying His Majesty were HRH Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, and Prince Abdul Mateen.
Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by the Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Ahmad bin Haji Jumat.
Among those present al the ceremony were Minister of Health Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman and Minister of Religious Affairs, Pehin Jawatan Luar Pekenna Raja Dato Seri Utamam Dr Ustaz Hj Awg Mohd Zain bin Hj Serudin.
The event began with the recital of the Surah Al-Fatihah, followed by the officiating of both events as His Majesty
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pressed the button at the entrance to the Plenary Hall of ICC to mark the launch of the "Brunei Halal Brand" and the official opening of the 2nd International Halal Product Expo 2007.
A pesambah was then presented to His Majesty by the chairman of the organsing committee, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Hamid bin Haji Jaalar.
To bless the occasion, the State Mufti read the doa selamat after the presentation of the pesambah.
His Majesty then preceded to the Plenary Hall to view exhibits which totalled 158 ... 49 local and 109 from 26 countries among them Australia, Pakistan, Malaysia, South Africa, China, Algeria and Singapore.
His Majesty also consented to receive pesambah from exhibitors. The exhibition also saw His Majesty launching some of the products.
Last year, there were 72 exhibitors from 10 countries, whereas this year's number is twice more than in 2006.
Towards the end, His Majesty and the royal entourage consented for a group photo.
A seminar with the theme "Providing Quality Halal Products to the World" was held yesterday afternoon at the main hall of ICC (2pm to 5pm) and today (8.30am-12.30pm and 2.00pm-5.30pm).
The event is co-organised by the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Ministry of Health. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

8 Steps To Brunei Halal Brand Certification

With the world Muslim population at around 1.9 billion and the rate of growth of the Muslim populace put at an estimated 2.5 per cent per annum, Brunei's Acting Director of the Department of Agriculture at the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources believes it is an obligation as well as an opportunity to develop a Halal brand.
Hjh Normah Suria Hayati bte PJDSM Date Seri Utama (Dr) Hj Awg Mohd Jamil Al-Sufri spoke at the first seminar yesterday under the topic Halal Products — Opportunities and Challenges With Particular Emphasis on Distribution and Marketing of Halal Products (under the Brunei Halal Brand).
The 2nd International Halal Product Expo wound up yesterday following a series of talks presented during the seminar.
The Brunei Halal Brand is an initiative of the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR) in collaboration with the Brunei Islamic Religious Council, Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA) and the Ministry of Health (MOH), with a “Fardu Kifayah” objective that ensures Muslims have access to Halal quality and safe products.
Other objectives include making the brand globally recognized; to see it as a platform for the development of domestic industries; be an important player in the global Halal industry; improve bilateral relations with partner countries; and for the diversification of the economy and creation of jobs.
According to Hjh Normah, there are eight steps in the Halal Certification Process for those interested in accrediting the products they intend to sell with a Brunei Halal Brand.
The first step is application, where interested parties either write-in or send an email to the Halal Food Control Division; the second step is a check done by the Halal Food Control Division in MORA to find whether the application forms are complete with information and documents; the third step is a desk-audit performed by the Halal Certificate and Halal Label Inspection Committee (consisting of MIPR, MORA and MOH) which meets once a week, where if an application is not approved, the applicant will be notified via fax; and if approved the fourth step will be an on-site inspection done by the Chief Inspector and Food Auditors at the applicant's premise (e.g. abattoir, factory); the fifth step is a preparation of a report by the audit learn, which is submitted to the Inspection Committee, which in turn will be submitted to the Religious Council; the sixth step is a decision made by the Religious Council after consideration or report of the on-site visit, where if an application is not approved, the applicant will be notified by fax; and if it is approved, the seventh step will see the applicant being asked to make payments to the Religious Council - $50 for each Halal permit (i.e. for each food product), and $30 for a certificate; and finally the Halal permit and certificate will be issued by MORA and posted via registered mail to the applicant.
The applicant does not need to renew the permit but will need to renew the certificate.
The new Brunei Halal Accreditation label has also been unveiled and approved by the Religious Council, and will be easily recognised by the consumer. According to Hjh Normah, the dome on the logo is similar to that of the Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque, the blue colour depicts the blue sky, and the design inside the dome is similar to what could be seen around Jame `Asr Mosque with a contemporary Halal font.
Foreign investors are welcome to explore opportunities through joint ventures and foreign direct investment (FDI), she said. "The factories don't necessarily have to be in Brunei; if an investor from another country wishes to sell his/her products through Brunei, they could send in an application for accreditation."
She encouraged foreign investors to come and make their mark in Brunei, and to be closer to the 500 million Asian Muslim market.
Halal accreditation is not restricted to food products. MORA will ensure that there are no non-halal activities conducted in the food industry line of business, which includes the supply of raw materials, manufacturing, packaging, storage, transportation, and other services.
She also spoke about the Brunei Halal Investment of the Agro-Technology Park, with an area of 263 hectares in Tungku alongside the highway to Jerudong, which is currently undergoing infrastructure work. There are two phases of development — Phase 1 is to acquire an investment of $23 million for 50 hectares, and Phase 2 involves the development of the remaining 213 hectares, of which some are earmarked for the development of industries through joint ventures and FDI. It will include a Halal Science Centre, where analysis and research will be conducted to ensure the products conform to the Brunei Halal Accreditation. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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