KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) and the Malaysian Embassy in the Philippines recently co-hosted a pivotal Industry Roundtable on Halal Technology and Energy Security & Transition in Manila.
In a statement, UTP noted that the event explored the intersection of technology, halal industries and sustainable energy solutions, fostering collaboration among academic, governmental, and industry leaders from Malaysia and the Philippines.
Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines Datuk Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino was the guest of honour at the roundtable and delivered the welcoming speech.
“The roundtable brought together key stakeholders, including industry leaders, policymakers and academics, with a focus on advancing halal industry standards and ensuring energy security, for both countries and the broader ASEAN region,” it said.
Meanwhile, UTP vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib, in the same statement, expressed his gratitude to the Malaysian Embassy in the Philippines, for co-organising the event and facilitating cross-sector collaboration.
“The transition to secure energy solutions, and the growing demand for halal-certified products, require innovative, technology-driven approaches, which demand collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and interdisciplinary solutions to ensure sustainable outcomes," he said.
As the Philippines expands its halal industry, he said that UTP’s expertise in halal technology could support the government's vision for a robust halal ecosystem.
“One of the key collaborations between UTP and the Philippines is the Halal Transparent Traceability System (HATTS), a groundbreaking initiative developed by UTP to improve traceability within the halal supply chain, using blockchain technology and the Internet-of-Things (IoT).
“This system, particularly relevant to the Philippines’ chocolate supply chain, has the potential to improve transparency and compliance,” he added.
Mohamed Ibrahim also reaffirmed UTP’s commitment to driving positive change in Malaysia, the Philippines, and ASEAN, through its expertise in digital transformation, engineering and sustainable energy.
“The roundtable underscored UTP’s commitment to regional collaboration, driving progress and shared solutions for halal technology and energy security, with a vision of a Quadruple Helix collaboration, which integrates universities, industries, government, and society, for sustainable, real-world solutions,” he said.
-- BERNAMA
