KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia are set to lead the establishment of the Asean Halal Council to position the bloc as a global model for the halal industry, built on high standards and integrity, and to emerge as a competitive, inclusive and sustainable global halal hub, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
The Deputy Prime Minister said that with the global halal market projected to reach USD5tril (USD1 = RM4.22) by 2030, Asean must emerge as a leader in developing a complementary and competitive regional halal ecosystem.
