Stooky 6th Gear January 28, 2016 Share January 28, 2016 KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s first and only astronaut to date, Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor announced yesterday (Jan 27) his venture into e-commerce with the Aladdin Group of Companies, which he believes can be a halal rival to Internet business giants Amazon and Alibaba. Dr Sheikh Muszaphar is the co-founder for Aladdin, which will be based in 30 countries, with the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. It would select merchants which are either halal certified by the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) or those who comply with the Shariah guidelines to market on its site. Launched by former Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi yesterday, Aladdin could end up costing closer to US$100 million (S$143 million) over the next three years for all its operations and marketing in 30 countries. The headquarters and the domestic site, which starts operations today, had cost US$5 million. “What we aim to achieve is to compete with the likes of Amazon and Alibaba, and maybe even be bigger than them one day. Aladdin represents an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to gain halal certification and immediately gain access to 30 markets globally,” Dr Sheikh Muszaphar said during the launch at Aladdin’s headquarters here. He also said that the global demand for halal products was growing and that Muslim consumers would now have an avenue where they can “feel safe and assured” while purchasing products. “But, we would also like it to appeal to non-Muslims. Because halal is not about religion alone, it is also about ethics and hygiene,” he said further. The website, Aladdin Street, brands itself as the “world’s first exclusive premium halal e-marketplace.” Among the major markets it would expand to over the next three years includes Indonesia, India, China, the Middle East, and parts of Europe. Azizi Meor Ngah, a well known corporate figure who is also on the board of the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC), will serve as executive director for Aladdin’s operations. MALAY MAIL ONLINE ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wt_know Supersonic January 28, 2016 Share January 28, 2016 ipad and iphone got halal chop on the back? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic January 28, 2016 Share January 28, 2016 Quick! Go become halal certifier and sell certificates like hot cakes. Sure huat wan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanCoe Hypersonic January 28, 2016 Share January 28, 2016 First 1MDB now Aladdin - macham macham boleh lofty ideas here in this country Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Turbocharged January 28, 2016 Share January 28, 2016 (edited) KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s first and only astronaut to date, Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor announced yesterday (Jan 27) his venture into e-commerce with the Aladdin Group of Companies, which he believes can be a halal rival to Internet business giants Amazon and Alibaba. Dr Sheikh Muszaphar is the co-founder for Aladdin, which will be based in 30 countries, with the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. It would select merchants which are either halal certified by the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) or those who comply with the Shariah guidelines to market on its site. ... “But, we would also like it to appeal to non-Muslims. Because halal is not about religion alone, it is also about ethics and hygiene,” he said further. ... Azizi Meor Ngah, a well known corporate figure who is also on the board of the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC), will serve as executive director for Aladdin’s operations. MALAY MAIL ONLINE He doesn't know that "UNHYGIENIC" food tastes better?? ... if you only knew the power of the dark side ... Edited January 28, 2016 by Sosaria 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged January 28, 2016 Share January 28, 2016 First 1MDB now Aladdin - macham macham boleh lofty ideas here in this country I said before many times and gonna say it again.. Up north style is if there is any project, there is money to be siphoned off. So, must have all kinds of ideas and project in order to have $$$ movement ..... It's never about the project can success or fail but how much can go into pockets...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wt_know Supersonic January 28, 2016 Share January 28, 2016 (edited) look at 1mdb and msia govt projects .. 9/10 lose money one ... remember lowyat riot incident? the umno smart alek chop chop curry pop create MARA Digital Mall - all bumi traders ... now bleeding in ICU with govt subsidy and concessions Edited January 28, 2016 by Wt_know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanCoe Hypersonic January 29, 2016 Share January 29, 2016 look at 1mdb and msia govt projects .. 9/10 lose money one ... remember lowyat riot incident? the umno smart alek chop chop curry pop create MARA Digital Mall - all bumi traders ... now bleeding in ICU with govt subsidy and concessions What happened to the so called "fruit shop venture" which they had opened up somewhere in Arab Street a year or two back.... open front page newspaper headlines Heard even DBS banking was saying the Islamic Banking thing also winding down some time back Why all the exclusivity, just be with others and just join them for inclusivity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strat 6th Gear January 29, 2016 Share January 29, 2016 First 1MDB now Aladdin - macham macham boleh lofty ideas here in this country i think this one also jib kor idea... rub the lamp and ask the genie for more donations... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator January 29, 2016 Share January 29, 2016 which of this category need halal? no shipping information? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chowyunfatt Turbocharged January 29, 2016 Share January 29, 2016 It is never appropriate to mix Business and Religion together ... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic January 29, 2016 Share January 29, 2016 The concept is good. Potentially quite a big market. But I guess mostly halal food/supplements (ala iherb) or maybe cosmetics? would be the most relevant bah. can't see too much halal relevance to other consumer goods. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic January 29, 2016 Share January 29, 2016 idiots ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusnel 6th Gear January 29, 2016 Share January 29, 2016 Quick! Go become halal certifier and sell certificates like hot cakes. Sure huat wan. if they adopt our COE bidding system, sure huat...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albinocat Clutched January 29, 2016 Share January 29, 2016 (edited) Shouldn't they use Muslim models then Edited January 29, 2016 by albinocat 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxilplix Turbocharged January 29, 2016 Share January 29, 2016 Quite a significant percentage of their target audience is still living in rural areas and has very little spending power. These are also the ones that might buy into the "Halal" marketing, if they are tech-savvy enough to shop online. The urban target audience would be more savvy anyway and will likely cross-shop from websites that offer the best prices, not one with a "Halal" marketing gimmick. Nvm, somebody will make money from this somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator January 29, 2016 Share January 29, 2016 Quite a significant percentage of their target audience is still living in rural areas and has very little spending power. These are also the ones that might buy into the "Halal" marketing, if they are tech-savvy enough to shop online. The urban target audience would be more savvy anyway and will likely cross-shop from websites that offer the best prices, not one with a "Halal" marketing gimmick. Nvm, somebody will make money from this somewhere. their Amway and other MLM are doing very well, those are also online. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckduck Turbocharged January 29, 2016 Share January 29, 2016 (edited) Shouldn't they use Muslim models then untitled.JPG hahahaha Edited January 29, 2016 by Duckduck ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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