Palestinian companies get best exhibition awards in Malaysia

By Sorwar Alam

KUALA LUMPUR (AA) - Two Palestinian companies on Friday received the best international exhibition award for their outstanding pavilion at a halal expo in Malaysia.

Malaysia’s International Trade and Industry Ministry announced the name of 15 companies for their outstanding performance in four categories: Best Booth and Pavilion Awards, Most Innovative Awards, Best Promotion via Social Media Awards, and the Halal Achievement Awards.

Palestine-based Al Ard Palestinian Agri-Products Ltd. and Exportcircless were awarded for their huge and attractive pavilion at the 18th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) in Kuala Lumpur.

Thailand's Department of International Trade Promotion also received the best national exhibition award at the event.

All other award winners are Malaysian companies from the food and beverage, the non-food segment, and the service sector.

A total of 1,258 exhibitors both from Malaysia and across the world have opened their booth at the MIHAS, the largest halal expo in the world.