Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim deliver his speech during an opening of the Penang International Halal Expo 2024 held at the Gravitas parking lot today. - BERNAMAPIX: Malaysia has a firm grip on the halal industry and this needs to be expanded beyond the certification aspect, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
“The halal industry is not just limited to the slaughtering of animals but also related to the manufacturing and cosmetics sectors and so on. Regarding this matter, Anwar said the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia must cooperate with other government agencies, like the Halal Development Corporation, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation and Malaysian Investment Development Authority so that the understanding of this industry is more complete and solid, especially among small and medium enterprises.
He added that Malaysia already has a firm grip on halal certification and it is recognised worldwide.