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BIHAS 2026 opens pathways for Sarawak halal products to global markets

TV Sarawak reports that BIHAS 2026 is opening pathways for Sarawak’s halal products to reach global markets — continuing coverage of the inaugural Borneo International Halal Showcase in Kuching.

BIHAS 2026 MoUs expected to generate US$9 mln commitments over three years, says Deputy Premier

Seven MoUs exchanged at the inaugural Borneo International Halal Showcase are expected to generate about US$9 million in commitments over the next three years, according to Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.

Premier receives courtesy call from Mustafa Centre Singapore and Global Halal Alliance

Ahead of BIHAS 2026, Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from Mustafa Centre Singapore and a Global Halal Alliance delegation — including partners connected to HalOk’s Singapore network.

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Danny Hew
Co-Founder & Director
  • Veteran Singapore corporate leader
  • Director across multiple Singapore-incorporated companies
  • Deep institutional knowledge of Singapore corporate governance
  • Strategic network across Singapore's business community
  • Key pillar of HalOk's Singapore corporate infrastructure

"Singapore is the world's most trusted halal hub. HalOk leverages that standing to create a credible bridge into the European market."

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Dr. Annie Woo
Co-Founder & Director
  • PhD in Real Estate
  • Former Regional Director & Head of IREAS Asia, Savills Singapore
  • 25+ years in strategic advisory (Jurong Innovation District, Jewel Changi Airport)
  • Advisor to government agencies; Co-Founder, Global Halal Alliance
  • Former Consulting Division Head, CBRE Singapore; Former Singapore Director, Cistri

"Halal is no longer a niche — it is a $2 trillion global economy. HalOk is positioned at its most strategic growth corridor."

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Emanuele Marelli
Co-Founder & Director
  • Italian entrepreneur with 20+ years of Asia experience (Shanghai, Singapore, Jakarta)
  • Managing Director, PT Sys Franindo Group
  • Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) — INSEAD; Singapore Management University
  • EU citizen

"My 20 years across Asia give me both the cultural depth to source from this region and the European credibility to open its markets."