BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has the potential to emerge as a global halal industry hub if its internationally recognised halal certification system is backed by robust industry capabilities and strategic international collaboration.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the global recognition of Malaysia’s halal certification system has opened up opportunities for the country to expand cooperation with nations seeking to develop their own halal industries.
He said several world leaders he had met had expressed interest in collaborating with Malaysia in the halal sector, including obtaining the country's halal certification.
“Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President (Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva) and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, without exception, said Malaysia has achieved strong performance in the halal industry and that they want to work with us to obtain halal certification and recognition from Malaysia," he said.
Anwar said this when officiating the Penang International Halal Expo (PIHEX) 2026 and the Penang Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Gathering (HUBPP) at Politeknik Seberang Perai in Permatang Pauh here today.
He said several world leaders he had met had expressed interest in collaborating with Malaysia in the halal sector, including obtaining the country's halal certification.
“Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President (Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva) and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, without exception, said Malaysia has achieved strong performance in the halal industry and that they want to work with us to obtain halal certification and recognition from Malaysia," he said.
Anwar said this when officiating the Penang International Halal Expo (PIHEX) 2026 and the Penang Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Gathering (HUBPP) at Politeknik Seberang Perai in Permatang Pauh here today.