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Barnama
15 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Envoy: Malaysia, Vietnam Partnering To Tap Global Halal Economy
Vietnam is ramping up awareness of halal products by hosting a series of seminars this year. Vietnam's HALCERT Director Ramlan Osman says the country has enormous potential to develop its halal exports. Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Datuk Tan Yang Thai delivering his speech at the halal seminar in Hanoi on Wednesday. By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, June 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Vietnam are poised to forge a smart partnership and leverage their existing economic complementarities to tap into the booming global halal footprint. Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Datuk Tan Yang Thai said that entering the halal market requires a deep understanding of its standards and the needs of its consumers, which could be addressed by both nations forming a practical strategy for future long-term growth. bootstrap slideshow Vietnam is racing to capture a slice of the billion-dollar international halal market with its robust agricultural sector exports. 'To accelerate Vietnam's entry, Malaysia proposes a practical and effective strategy. This strategy invites Vietnamese enterprises to leverage Malaysia's established halal infrastructure, including our certification facilities and readily available halal-certified ingredients. 'This approach streamlines the process, allowing Vietnamese businesses to meet international standards more easily and get their products to market faster,' Tan told participants at the Accessing the Global Halal Market - Opportunities for Vietnamese Enterprises seminar in Hanoi on Wednesday. Vietnam's agricultural sector generated RM263 billion (US$62.4 billion) in export turnover last year while recording a trade surplus of RM81 billion (US$18.6 billion). The Vietnam Halal Centre estimates the country can produce RM144 billion (US$34 billion) worth of goods for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries. 'Vietnam is an agricultural surplus nation.
Rakyat Post
a day ago
- General
- Rakyat Post
The Truth About Malaysia's Sewerage Charges
Subscribe to our FREE Ever wondered where your wastewater goes after you flush or wash up? While it vanishes from sight, managing it is no small feat – and in Malaysia, Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) is the national company keeping things clean behind the scenes. But what exactly are you paying for when that sewerage bill arrives? Two Types of Systems, Two Kinds of Bills (IWK) (IWK) Malaysia has two main sewerage setups: Connected Sewerage Systems : Homes linked to IWK's underground network send wastewater straight to regional treatment plants. These households are billed every six months for collection, treatment, and maintenance. Septic Tanks (Individual or Communal) : Homes not connected to the main system rely on tanks that need desludging about once every two years . These aren't billed regularly – only when the service is requested, with a one-time fee charged for each desludging. What Your Bill Covers (IWK) For connected systems, your payment supports: 9,133 treatment plants and pumping stations Around 22,000 km of sewerage pipelines A Connected Population Equivalent (cPE) of 32 million 24/7 monitoring, upgrades, repairs, and compliance with environmental standards Although much of this happens out of sight, it's critical. Without proper sewerage treatment, wastewater could pollute rivers, harm public health, and damage the environment. Why Did Charges Go Up? (IWK) For nearly three decades, IWK didn't touch its rates. But rising operational costs, expanding service coverage, and growing demand meant a change was overdue. The government revised sewerage tariffs in late 2022 and early 2023 to reflect this. Here's a breakdown of where your money goes: (IWK) Even with the revised rates, customers still pay less than the actual cost. For example, maintaining a connected home costs about RM17/month , but many households pay between RM4.09 and RM12.32/month . (IWK) Similarly, desludging an individual septic tank costs IWK RM430 (based on an average desludging volume of 1.7m³ and a unit cost of RM263 per m³) , yet customers are only charged RM192 . Why It Matters (IWK) IWK's work might be invisible, but its impact is massive. Your sewerage bill supports a national system that keeps communities safe, rivers clean, and public health intact. Imagine a future where IWK can no longer operate efficiently – where sewage treatment plants fail, leading to polluted rivers, health hazards, and environmental impacts. So next time you get your sewerage bill, remember – you're not just paying for what goes down the drain. You're investing in a cleaner, safer Malaysia. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
