108 / 276
106
Borneo Bulletin Yearbook 2023
made up of its own Junction stores,
supermarkets and restaurants where
the initiative continues to grow to
date and is expected to grow further
in 2023. Over 70 farmers have
participated in the programme.
BFID is also expected to be a centre to
aggregate local agricultural produce
to enhance competitiveness of raw
material inputs and value chain, to
support the development of the
agriculture sector.
When asked what’s in store for Ghanim
in 2023, the CEO said Ghanim will
continue to expand its global reach,
through exploring distribution of
Bruneian made food products into
more new markets and participation
in international trade expos namely
Gulfood in Dubai in February and
Thaifex in Bangkok in May. Ghanim
is also aiming for new markets with
Japan, Timor-Leste, Qatar, Saudi
Arabia and Australia on its list.
As for the local market, Ghanim plans
to establish new Junction retail store
outlets in other districts offering job
opportunities for Bruneians, as well as
a store front for local and One Village
One Product (1K1P) products.
Over the last three years, Ghanim has
increased the number of employees
from 25 to 80 and soon over 100
employees.
Ghanim
employees
consist mostly Bruneians to cater to
the growth in all elements of business
including manufacturing, trading,
retailing and local produce promotion.
Halal pharmaceuticals
and health supplements
The current global market has
displayed strong acceptance of halal
products with increasing demand for
halal pharmaceuticals products and
health supplements.
While the trend of halal pharmaceutical
products and health supplements
offers a vast opportunity or platform
for the country, several factors play a
role in determining the halal or haram
status of such products.
Brunei has set high standards and
guidelines for manufacturing and
handling of halal medicinal products,
traditional medicines and health
supplements.
The guidelines include sourcing
of raw materials, manufacturing,
packaging, transportation and storage
of halal medicinal products, traditional
medicines and health supplements.
According to the guidelines, halal
medicinal
products,
traditional
medicines and health supplements
must not contain any components or
products of animals that are non-halal
according to Syariah law or products
of animals that are not slaughtered
according to Syariah law. The products
must not contain any sorts of anything
in any quantity that is derived from
najis
as defined by the Islamic law.
In addition, the finished products or
any of their ingredients must be safe
and not cause harm to its consumers.