The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development is encouraging more Sabah entrepreneurs to obtain halal certification to tap into the state’s significant halal industry potential.
“I welcome the Sabah government’s commitment, particularly through the MUIS Halal Hub, to increase these numbers, and the ministry will facilitate and support companies applying for halal certification,“ Ewon said at the Sabah MADANI Entrepreneur Halal Awareness Workshop: Entrepreneur Halal Certification/Cottage Industry Halal Certification 2024 in Kota Kinabalu.
Earlier in his speech, the minister highlighted that KUSKOP offers various halal entrepreneur development programmes, including halal certification, financing assistance and grants for entrepreneurs nationwide. “Meanwhile, the Halal Innovation and Technology Programme is designed for entrepreneurs who have already obtained halal certification and are looking to enhance the success of their halal products and services through innovation and technology.