KUALA LUMPUR: The 17th edition of The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas 2021), which will kick off on Sept 9, will feature 549 virtual exhibitors – with more than half comprising international exhibitors from 43 countries.

       In a statement yesterday, Mihas said the top five countries are Indonesia (45 exhibitors), China (25), the Philippines (20), South Korea (18) and Thailand (16).

       “Themed ‘Empowering Halal, Tomorrow, Together’, Mihas 2021 will virtually be accessible until Dec 31, 2021 as it plans to become a catalyst in revitalising the global halal economy, which is facing challenges posed by the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic.”

       Mihas 2021 will be hosted by the International Trade and Industry Ministry and organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade).

       Matrade chairman Tan Sri Dr Halim Mohammad said Mihas 2021 is poised to become the longest running global halal trade showcase in the world.