| Danial Norjidi |
THE Energy and Industry Department at the Prime Minister’s Office (EIDPMO) announced yesterday that it is seeking local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to represent Brunei Darussalam at the Penang International Halal Expo and Conference (PIHEC) 2017 at the Spice Arena in the state of Penang in Malaysia from February 24-26.
In a press release, it was highlighted that PIHEC will provide an ideal platform for Brunei’s local MSMEs and open up opportunities for them to engage with exhibitors and trade clients from across Southeast Asia, West Asia and Europe to promote and market their businesses.
Local MSMEs with products and services related to Halal consumables, including food and beverages, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products are invited to participate, as well as Halal certified premises, which include abattoirs, hotels and restaurants, food franchises and such, and also halal non-food products, such as cosmetics and Muslim apparels.
Islamic information technology, Islamic education and publication and any Islamic-related industries, Islamic banking and financial institutions, takaful agencies are also invited, while travel agencies, Islamic NGOs, and any Islamic-related institutions and associations are also invited to participate.
“Sponsorships will be given to successful applicants for one representative per company in the form of hotel accommodation, booth rental fees, shipment of exhibit products and local transportation,” the press release added.
“This is part of the collaboration between the EIDPMO, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MoFAT) and DARE (Darussalam Enterprise) to give opportunities for local MSMEs to venture out into the international market.”
Interested applicants may download the application form at www.ei.gov.bn/pihec or collect the form at Business Support Centre, Design and Technology Building, Spg 32-37, Kampong Anggerek Desa. Applicants may submit the form via e-mail to etf@jpm.gov.bn or submit it directly to the Business Support Centre by January 16 at 12pm.
For any enquiries, interested parties can reach the ETF Secretariat at 2384488 (ext 1050).
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