KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 ― The halal industry which has been identified as a strategic and high-impact sector under the 12th Malaysia Plan would enhance Malaysia’s capacity and capabilities in uplifting the development of halal talent, accelerating industry development including Bumiputera participation, increasing product competitiveness and positioning Malaysia as a global halal hub.
Mohamed Azmin therefore urged the MSMEs to leverage on the Islamic financial facilities through digitalisation platforms available that offer innovative shariah-compliant products and services to help tide over cash flow constraints. Mohamed Azmin said another significant sector where the halal industry could further push the frontiers of technology is in healthcare, where greater efforts could be made across the board in developing halal alternatives in this industry.