Malacca, Malaysia (Tribune’s Report, 29 October 2024) – The prestigious World Halal Excellence Awards 2023, hosted by Malaysia’s Halal Development Corporation (HDC) Berhad, Malaysia, honoured leaders across the global Halal sector at a grand ceremony held on October 29, 2024, at the Courtyard by Marriott Melaka. This annual event celebrates groundbreaking achievements in Halal across food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, finance, and tourism, drawing an influential assembly of key industry stakeholders and visionaries, fostering global partnerships within the Halal landscape.
Among the esteemed attendees were the Honorable Datuk Seri Utama Ab Rauf Yusoh, Chief Minister of Malacca, and Senator Tengku Datuk
Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI). Together with HDC Chairman Mr. Khairul Azwan Harun and CEO Mr. Hairol Ariffein Sahari, they presented awards to individuals and organizations excelling in diverse categories of the Halal industry.
A highlight of the evening was the conferral of the World Halal Excellence Award for Islamic Content Creation 2023 upon Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Editor-in-Chief of Tribune International (Australia) and Founding Director of Halal Conference & Expo Australia. This prestigious accolade recognizes Mr. Hassan’s exceptional contributions to advancing the Halal industry and promoting Australian multiculturalism on a global scale. Tribune International also received a Certificate of Achievement for the Islamic Content Creation Award (International) 2023, a testament to the publication’s impactful role in raising awareness and fostering inclusivity.
Renowned for his dedicated journalistic work and tireless advocacy, Syed Atiq ul Hassan has united communities and industries, creating lasting impacts within the Halal sector and beyond. His efforts are widely celebrated, underscoring his pivotal role in championing Halal integrity and multicultural inclusivity around the world.
In a heartfelt gesture, Syed Atiq ul Hassan expressed gratitude to the Halal Development Corporation, Malaysia, on behalf of Tribune International and the Halal Conference & Expo, Australia, for this distinguished recognition.
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