KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — All relevant departments and agencies will be coordinated under a single Cabinet Committee with the aim of empowering Malaysia’s halal certification and bringing the country’s halal industry to a more competitive level, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — Malaysia has huge potential to attract more investors to the country if it takes advantage of the shift in supply chains in Asia as multinational companies diversify their production hubs in the region.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas) is set to return for its 19th edition from September 12 to September 15, at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec).

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — The Malaysia International Halal Showcase 2023 (MIHAS 2023) is set to become a more enriching and informative event this year as the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) is set to unveil its much-anticipated “Knowledge Hub” platform.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16  — More than 470 international buyers from 40 countries will be participating in the flagship International Sourcing Programme (INSP) at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2023.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Malaysia needs to be at the forefront in promoting the country’s entrepreneurs to penetrate the global halal industry market, which is expected to reach US$5 trillion (RM23.3 trillion) by 2030.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, May 17 — Business networks via the export, supply and marketing of local halal products were explored when Selangor entrepreneurs participated in an international expo in Canada. State executive councillor for the halal industry Mohd Zawawi Ahmad Mughni...

PHNOM PENH, March 27 — Malaysia and Cambodia are looking forward to enhancing cooperation in investment, halal industry, digital technology, education and defence, to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — Malaysia’s halal industry is projected to expand to US$113.2 billion (RM501.4 billion) by 2030, with a gross domestic product (GDP) contribution of 8.1 per cent by 2025 through the Halal Industry Master Plan 2030 (HIMP 2030).

By Norrasyidah Arshad KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The second edition of the 2023 Selangor International Halal Conference (Selhac) which begins today until Sunday will strengthen the country’s halal industry. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the event this time included various...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Malaysia and Indonesia need to go beyond the focus on the standardisation of halal certificates and build the halal economy ecosystem to become bigger players in the global halal industry.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Malaysia is actively cooperating with nine countries on the development of the global halal sector, said the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti).

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, April 16 — The Selangor government has set its target on finding five halal products companies in the state that has the potential to penetrate the international market this year. State executive councillor for halal industry Mohd Zawawi Ahmad Mughni said to...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, March 5 — The Selangor government and its strategic investment arm, Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI, will be exploring the halal industry market abroad. State executive councillor for halal industry Mohd Zawawi Ahmad Mughni said the state has the...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Jan 25 — Halal industry operators from three countries have been identified as strategic partners to expand the sector in Selangor, said state executive councillor for halal industries Mohd Zawawi Ahmad Mughni. He said the operators come from the United Kingdom,...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Dec 16 — Several potential foreign investors have been identified as Selangor’s strategic partners in expanding the halal sector, said state executive councillor for halal industry Mohd Zawawi Ahmad Mughni. He said a few companies from various countries including...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 22 — Focus should be given to aiding halal industry entrepeneurs in the 2022 Selangor Budget, who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, said state executive councillor for consumer affairs and halal industry Mohd Zawawi Ahmad Mughni. He said it is...

By Afix Redzuan SHAH ALAM, Nov 22 — Selangor government is focused on developing the halal industry which has huge economic potential and receives high demand from consumers. State executive councillor on halal industry Mohd Zawawi Ahmad Mughni said the sector is expected to record RM50...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The upcoming Budget 2021 should emphasise on efforts to produce more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the halal industry, as well as facilitate them in obtaining halal certification and penetrating the export market.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Industry players are hoping that Budget 2021 will offer more assistance and matching grants, especially those that would support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and micro SMEs’ (MSMEs) digital adoption, as well as tax waivers to help them ride on the current headwinds.