asia
Why is Sri Lanka planning to ban cattle slaughter?
COLOMBO: Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa submitted a proposal that legislates against the slaughter of cattle across the island nation – a decision that could inflame…
Halal travel closer at home
JAKARTA: With Hajj trips off this year, Indonesian tour firms seek to make domestic offerings more Muslim-friendly. Indonesia is gradually getting back to business with…
Corporate sukuk to grow slow in 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Domestic corporate sukuk are in a better position than during the global financial crisis or the Asian financial crisis supported by moderately leveraged…
Staying ‘halal’ in Singapore
SINGAPORE: HAWKER centres in Singapore are a mirror of the city’s muticultural society, it is where you can find all sorts of local cuisines ranging…
Deliveroo introduces halal-only delivery bags in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Food delivery service Deliveroo has begun distributing halal-only delivery bags to half of its riders in Singapore to cater to the growing number of…
Taiwan keen on encouraging more Muslim tourists from Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Taiwan is keen on encouraging more Malaysians especially Muslims to visit the island republic as it continues to expand its halal hub facilities…
Malaysia’s big market for modest wear
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian engineer Aliaa Mohd Sharizan likes to keep ahead when it comes to fashion. In a country where most Muslim women wear a…
