Entrepreneurship and Cooperative Development Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. — THOMAS YONG/The Star
KOTA KINABALU: The Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Ministry is encouraging more Sabah entrepreneurs to obtain halal certification to tap into the state’s potential in the halal industry.
Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick highlighted Sabah’s vast capacity in the halal industry due to its abundant supply of raw materials, semi-finished products, and strategic location. However, he noted that according to the Sabah Islamic religious council halal hub, only 350 companies in Sabah had obtained halal certification, and he emphasised the need to increase the number to enable more entrepreneurs to participate in the ministry’s halal entrepreneurship programmes.
“I welcome the Sabah government’s commitment, particularly through the hub, to increase the numbers.
“The ministry will facilitate and support companies applying for halal certification,” Ewon said at the Sabah Madani entrepreneur halal awareness workshop: Entrepreneur halal certification/cottage industry halal certification 2024 held here.
The two-day workshop, attended by 168 entrepreneurs, was aimed at boosting the halal industry’s growth.
It would also enhance the capabilities of entrepreneurs and cooperatives in producing and providing competitive halal products and services as well as increase the number of halal-certified businesses in Sabah. — Bernama
