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Malaysia offering “Halal Treatments” for Muslim Medical Tourists

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Muslim travellers have long chosen Malaysia, its’ beautiful beaches and shopping malls as a holiday destination, mainly thanks to cultural similarities. Muslims now make up about 60% of the Malaysian population and Malaysia wants to transform its visitor dividend into a bid to overtake its neighbours for the world’s medical tourism title. malay-halal-tourism The south eastern Asian country seeks to appeal to the less affluent patients with reasonably priced treatments. Continue reading →

What is Halal in Medical Terms?

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This article provides an overview of the Islamic belief system and relates it to the consumption of medical products.
In Islam, any food and drink that can be consumed by a Muslim is termed as Halal.
The general principle of Sharia Law, which is the social, legal and moral framework of Islam, is that all food and drink is halal, unless there is a clear prohibition. For medicine to be deemed halal, the ingredients and method of production that is used, must be thoroughly checked to ensure they adhere to Islamic laws. For food to be deemed halal especially meat, the slaughter and preparation of animals for consumption must be in accordance to Sharia Law. However, the biggest challenge for Muslims seems to be obtaining details on ingredients and sources from manufacturers of pharmaceutical products.

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