: Sabah will continue to empower the halal industry, particularly among small and medium enterprises through the Sabah Islamic Religious Council Halal Hub, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Hajiji stressed the importance of halal certification in assuring consumers of a product’s halal status, safety and quality, thereby facilitating SMEs in promoting their products both locally and internationally. “I encourage SME entrepreneurs to seize this opportunity to obtain the Malaysian Halal certificate, thereby expanding their business prospects,“ he said in his speech at the Sabah International Halal Expo 2024, delivered by Sabah Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk Dr. Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif.
He said halal certification extends beyond the food and beverage industries, encompassing a wide range of products and services including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and tourism.