In line with the growing popularity of Japan as one of the top travel destinations in the world, Japanese companies are now striving to incorporate halal into their products and services.
“This ecosystem presents significant prospects in various sectors, including food and beverages, personal care, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, logistics, and tourism. Within this market, Malaysia stands out as a compelling investment destination, Sakamoto said, adding that Japanese companies also view Malaysia as an attractive investment hub and are eager to do business in the country.
“Recent visits by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Japan have further bolstered this positive outlook, securing investment potentials worth RM6.56 billion ,” he said. “Thus, Japanese investors are increasingly looking to establish a presence in Malaysia’s growing consumer market through merger and acquisitions, tapping into a wealth of regional prospects,” he said.