Dagang Net, PIJ eye halal supply chain opportunities
Dagang NeXchange Bhd’s (DNeX) whollyowned subsidiary, Dagang Net Technologies Sdn Bhd, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Perbadanan Islam Johor Holdings Sdn Bhd (PIJ Holdings) to leverage information and communication technology infrastructure in the halal supply chain.
DNeX said through the partnership Dagang Net and PIJ Holdings will work together in the development of a Johor halal certification blockchain system.
It includes embedding blockchain technology for the application and verification of halal and marriage certificates.
It will also look into the development and implementation of the Digital Halal Hub and e-Commerce Halal platform that operate in a highly data-driven ecosystem.
DNeX executive deputy chairman Datuk Samsul Husin, who is also Dagang Net executive chairman, said both firms saw disruptive technologies such as blockchain as the main drivers of growth for the halal supply chain in Johor and businesses in the halal segment.
He said the company’s digital solutions were available through the Dagang Net Digital Platform that provided end-to-end innovative services aimed at helping organisations connect and collaborate with governments, businesses and consumers to optimise operations and open up commercial opportunities through innovative services.
“Backed by key technologies, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, Big Data analytics and radio frequency identification, Dagang Net Digital Platform puts forth services that are seamless, user-friendly, resilient and intuitive through a highly secured and omnichannel ecosystem,” he said.
PIJ Holdings is involved in farming and agriculture, property development, manufacturing, utilities, oil and gas, halal industry development and wakaf management.