DEMAND FOR HALAL PRODUCTS REMAIN INTACT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The demand for Halal products remains
intact despite the current global economic slowdown, says local company KasehDia
Sdn Bhd's managing director Jumaatun Azmi.

She said the demand for Halal products, especially food, is still increasing
in line with a growing Muslim population.

"In term of growth, the Halal industry is growing. In large markets,
especially European countries, there is a demand for Halal value added
products," she told reporters after the launch of the World Halal Forum (WHF)
2009 here Thursday.

KasehDia is the founder and organiser of the WHF.

On the WHF 2009, Jumaatun said about 1,200 delegates are expected to attend
the event.

She said this year's event will see a bigger participation from the
Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) countries.

The WHF 2009 will be held for two days, starting May 4, at the KL Convention
Centre (KLCC).
-- BERNAMA