KUANTAN: The value of Malaysia’s halal exports reached RM54bil in 2023, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz
He said the halal industry plays a vital role as a catalyst for the country’s economic growth, and the sector has tremendous potential to grow as the global halal industry, including both products and services, is expected to hit US$5 trillion by 2030.
The minister said that the government is committed to increasing the number of entrepreneurs producing halal products, and several approaches have been taken, including the Jelajah Halal Malaysia (JHM) programme carried out by its agency, the Halal Development Corp Bhd (HDC)
“JHM aims to help micro, small and medium industries (MSMEs) gain exposure to opportunities to penetrate domestic and export markets in the halal industry.
“Since the JHM programme’s inception in 2022, more than 1,800 MSMEs have successfully participated in the programme,” he said in his speech at the Jelajah Halal Malaysia@Paya Besar event here yesterday. — Bernama
