Muslim countries must work together to spur their development, says Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right), Indonesian vice-president Prof Dr Ma'ruf Amin (centre) and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg arriving at the Global Muslim Business Forum's gala dinner in Kuching on Tuesday (Nov 28) night. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Muslim countries need to enhance their collaboration to strengthen development and growth in sectors such as the halal industry and Islamic finance, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister said there was huge potential to upscale Islamic financial services globally as well as halal production.