PETALING JAYA: The highly anticipated World Halal Business Conference (WHBC 2025) 2025 Kuala Lumpur is set to take place from Sept 18 to Sept 19, 2025, at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre.
Hosted by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) and organised by the Halal Development Corp (HDC), WHBC 2025 will serve as a premier platform where global policymakers, business leaders, industry players, scholars, and entrepreneurs converge to shape the future trajectory of the global halal economy.
Since its inception in 2007, the WHBC has established itself as Malaysia’s flagship halal thought leadership avenue, featuring attendance by state royalties, prime ministers, and key government leaders as guests of honour.
The conference has become a global nexus for thought-leadership, knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration, fostering Malaysia’s leadership position in the integrated halal ecosystem.
The conference’s international reach has expanded with editions in Melbourne (2022), London (2023), Riyadh (2024), and Algeria (2025), culminating in the return to Kuala Lumpur for this landmark edition.
WHBC 2025 Kuala Lumpur with the theme “Halal Beyond Boundaries” aims to promote innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity across industries in line with Malaysia Halal Industry Master Plan 2030.
It is expected to attract around 1,000 guests, including ambassadors, government officials, industry captains, academics, and civil society representatives.
The event will feature a special Townhall session led by Deputy Prime Minister and Malaysia Halal Industry Development Council chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, together with Miti Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
The session will focus on national halal strategies, key initiatives, and collaboration prospects with global stakeholders to amplify the industry’s growth and sustainability.
The two-day event will feature high-level keynote addresses, thematic panels, and insightful discussions.
Industry leaders from Duopharma
Biotech, Hong Leong Islamic Bank and Dutch Lady Milk Industries will share their perspectives on advancing global partnerships and scaling the Halal economy.
Additionally, sessions addressing the halal meat supply chain, logistics integrity, and business networking will provide practical insights and opportunities for participants.
“We envision WHBC 2025 Kuala Lumpur as the heart for global collaboration and economic empowerment through the halal economy,” said HDC chief executive officer Hairol Ariffein Sahari.
Stakeholders are invited to join this pivotal gathering to explore opportunities and navigate challenges shaping the future of global halal economy. — Bernama
