: The Uruguayan government, represented by The Institute of National Meat of Uruguay , has expressed a keen interest in furthering its collaboration with Malaysia in the halal meat and dairy market.
“The livestock sector in Uruguay produces approximately 600,000 tonnes of beef per year, of which 150,000 tonnes are used in the domestic market, and 450,000 tonnes are exported. Ahmad Zahid added that Malaysia could also become a major hub for processing, storage, handling, and transportation activities, with a focus on Malaysia before penetrating the halal meat market abroad, especially in the ASEAN region.
“Furthermore, the Uruguayan government has provided assurance through legislation that compliance with Malaysian halal standards will be adhered to by The Uruguay Islamic Centre , which is the halal certification body in that country,” he said.