Halal certification, industry to level up with new committee

KUALA LUMPUR: A new Cabinet committee will be formed to coordinate the different arms of the government involved in the halal industry, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He said the new committee, to be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, will ensure there is synergy between all agencies, departments and ministries to propel the halal industry further.