During the gloom of the global COVID-19 pandemic, science has been the beacon of hope across the world. Thanks to science, we were able to find out how the virus worked and develop a vaccine in record time, built on experience from years of prior scientific research and exploration. 

Unsurprisingly, this increased hope was the overall finding uncovered in this year’s State of Science Index (SOSI), an annual, third-party study commissioned by global science company 3M to track attitudes towards science. Fielded from February to March this year, the 2021 edition involved 17,000 people, up from 14,000 in its previous editions – making it the largest data pool to date. 

25 June 2021

In relation to recent developments in Serba Dinamik Holdings Berhad (“SERBADK”), Bursa  Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) wishes to draw investors’ attention to  the article entitled “What Serba Dinamik said on its audit issues” which appeared in The Edge  CEO Morning Brief this morning. The article quoted the Chairman of SERBADK, Datuk Mohamed  Ilyas Pakeer Mohamed, as having spoken to Bursa Malaysia. 

Bursa Malaysia denies that such conversation ever took place.  

Kuala Lumpur, 25 June 2021 – Are plant-based and vegan movements a fad or a sign of something far more promising for the global halal market?  A recent market report on the forecast for the global plant-based food and beverage market for 2021–2028 reported and expected a compound annual growth rate of 9.29% over the next six years. In 2020, North America held the largest share of the pie, but markets could see a drastic shift in the next couple of years, as the plant-based market in Asia Pacific is projected to experience a 200% surge by 2025. 

“The plant-based trend offers opportunities for Halal brands to flourish as the Islamic values and Sharia laws that govern Halal certified products correspond with key aspects of the vegan consumer market. These include quality and hygiene standards, environment-friendly and cruelty-free practices, as well as ethically sourced materials. Islamic values have a universal appeal making many halal products and services equally attractive to non-Muslim consumers, particularly in light of current global consumer concerns about food safety brought on by COVID-19,” observed by MATRADE Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz. “