Malaysia will only streamline logistics, not compromise on standards set by Jakim

November event to cater to entrepreneurs, businesses, families, and halal lifestyle enthusiasts

The government will continue to uphold halal standards to safeguard the interests of Muslim consumers

Govt assures inbound products for Muslim market subject to Jakim’s stringent requirements.

WELLINGTON, July 16 — Malaysia and New Zealand have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the global halal industry with several strategic measures, including the alignment of certification standards, joint research efforts, and the enhancement of halal assurance frameworks.

WELLINGTON, July 16 — Malaysia has expressed its readiness to serve as the primary distribution hub for halal products from New Zealand into Asean markets, as part of efforts to strengthen the regional and global halal ecosystem, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

AUCKLAND, July 15 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today continued his five-day working visit to New Zealand by visiting Rotorua, a cultural and geothermal tourism city about three hours’ drive from Auckland City.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Asean Foreign Ministers yesterday said they are looking forward to strengthening regional coordination to enhance halal food trade, in response to the rising global demand for halal products.

PHNOM PENH, June 26 — Malaysia and Vietnam are poised to forge a smart partnership and leverage their existing economic complementarities to tap into the booming global halal footprint.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Australia is negotiating with Malaysia on a strategic partnership to boost its halal meat export industry.

KAZAN, May 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was today honoured with a request to deliver a lecture at a renowned academic institution in Russia, the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).

JAKARTA, April 22 — Cooperation in the halal industry, fisheries, higher education, and the issue of Gaza were among the matters discussed during Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s courtesy call on President Prabowo Subianto here today.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has ordered the recall of several imported food products from Indonesia after tests revealed they contain pig DNA.

JAKARTA, April 22 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will wrap up his three-day official visit to Indonesia today, with a focus on strengthening regional cooperation, promoting innovation, and advancing the halal industry.

KUALA LUMPUR, MArch 23 — The Foreign Ministry has introduced the halal logos for Asean through a short video on TikTok, making it easier for Muslim consumers to identify valid logos while travelling to neighbouring countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is reviewing its recognition procedures of Foreign Halal Certification Bodies (FHCBs) to ensure they remain relevant and aligned with the ever-evolving global halal requirements.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) targets 2,443 halal exporters from Malaysia this year, compared with 1,600 as of December 2024.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 13 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has opened a probe paper into a sandwich bread factory in Sunway Damansara, Petaling Jaya, for suspected misuse of the halal logo.

DUBAI, Nov 19 — The Malaysia International Halal Showcase expo in Dubai (Mihas@Dubai) can exceed the initial export sales target of RM1 billion, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUANTAN, Oct 19 — The approval period for halal certificate applications and renewals has been shortened to 15 working days from 23 previously, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.