SHANGHAI: Malaysia has attracted RM4bil in potential investment from China for the halal industry, signalling international confidence in the country’s halal certification, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
The Deputy Prime Minister said the interest came from 40 companies, including one that produces vaccines for cancer.
He said the commitment came from discussions and meetings with Chinese halal industry players.
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Other expected investments from the Chinese companies include in halal gelatin, herbal products and medicine, food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
“The interest shown by the Chinese companies is a testament of not just how good relations are between our countries, but also their confidence in our halal certification which is recognised worldwide,” he told the Malaysian media here on Monday (Sept 9).
Ahmad Zahid, who is here for a roundtable dialogue and forum, said he brought along mentris besar and state economic agencies to provide information on what they could offer directly to the potential investors.
