: From January to June this year, 76% of the Malaysian Halal Certification holders in Penang has been dominated by non-Muslim companies, including non-Bumiputera and foreign-owned entities, while the remaining 24% are held by Muslim companies.
Mohamad, who is also the Deputy Chief Minister I, noted that the data indicates a higher percentage of non-Bumiputera traders applying for Halal certification compared to Bumiputera traders and this demonstrates that Malaysia’s Halal certification is trusted by all parties, regardless of religious or ethnic background.
According to Mohamad, the statistics for Halal Certification Holders in Penang has seen a yearly increase, from 56 companies in 2008 to 1,651 companies as of August this year. This includes companies involved in food products, utilitarian materials, business premises, hotels, slaughter houses, cosmetics and logistics.
He stated that Malaysia’s Halal certification also provides an opportunity to enhance customer confidence and open up broader markets, both locally and internationally.