MIHAS 2010 TO GENERATE RM250 MIL IMMEDIATE SALES, SAYS MUSTAPA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- International Trade and Industry Ministry expects Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2010 to generate RM250 million (US$75.75 million)in immediate sales and potential sales of more than RM3 billion (US$909 million).

Minister Mustapa Mohamed said 32 countries have confirmed their
participation in MIHAS 2010 to be held at Malaysia External Trade Development
Corporation (Matrade) Exhibition and Convention Centre from June 23 to 27.
He said 169 foreign and 334 local companies have also confirmed
participation.
"MIHAS 2010 will see newcomers from Albania, Belgium, Gambia, Hong Kong and
Italy," he told a media briefing on latest updates on the five-day event.
Mustapa said 381 foreign companies from 54 countries will be engaged in
business match-making held in conjunction with the event.
Prime Minister Najib Razak will open the event, he added.
MIHAS 2010 is organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development
Corporation (Matrade) with the sole aim of facilitating sourcing and trading of
quality halal consumables, product and services globally.
It embraces the halal concept in all its dimensions from pharmaceuticals and
herbal products, cosmetics and healthcare to Islamic investment, banking and
takaful insurance.
-- BERNAMA