Zahid to lead Cabinet committee to empower halal certification, industry


KUALA LUMPUR: All relevant departments and agencies will be coordinated under a single Cabinet Committee with the aim of empowering Malaysia’s halal certification and bringing the country’s halal industry to a more competitive level, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday (Sept 12).

He said this Cabinet Committee will be led by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and will be responsible for coordinating the synergy among all parties involved to fully leverage the country's halal ecosystem, thereby creating greater opportunities in the global halal market.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Johor state polls: Muda says will defend Puteri Wangsa seat
Marina's aide calls out 'hasty' decision to field her in Tiram
June 22 meeting 'cancelled', says Johor Speaker after state assembly dissolved
Senator denies slapping grandson of late Nik Aziz in Janda Baik
Motorcyclist killed after bike skids, plunges into 10m-deep ravine near Gerik
Penang unlikely to have concurrent polls with GE16, says CM
Sabah cops cripple scam syndicate with arrest of 57, mainly China nationals
Man dies after tree falls on car in interior Sabah
Sabah to begin probe into deviant Ahmadiyah Qadiani group
Penang to tighten fire safety measures at old, heritage buildings

Others Also Read