Day: March 15, 2023

The project related to Agarwood was also highlighted by Yang Berhormat Pengiran Haji Isa bin Pengiran Haji Aliuddin. The Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism shared that there is a scheme through workshops that will help the Agarwood downstream industry project.

There are 21 identified entrepreneurs in the lumber downstream industry including Agarwood under the Forestry Department. Most of them are home based. With the initiative, the Ministry in collaboration with DARe and Bank Usahawan will try to enhance efforts in increasing production towards creating conducive businesses.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The halal issue of canned meat such as beef and chicken was raised by Yang Berhormat Pengiran Haji Isa bin Pengiran Haji Aliuddin. It prompted replies from the Minister of Religious Affairs as well as Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doktor Awang Haji Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar, Minister of Health and the Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism.

The Minister of Religious Affairs said if the issue concerns food health, the relevant party would discuss it with the Syari'ah Department Food Control Division. The Minister of Health added that the Scientific Department would conduct an analysis if the product contained 'pork' or other derivatives or not before giving Halal Certification. There are several processes to determine the Halal status of such canned products. Meanwhile, the Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism said Brunei Darussalam Food Authority is one of the two agencies responsible for processed meat products. Normally, they will require a Health Certificate from the exporters.

Source: Radio Television Brunei