Halal is not just about food, says Ahmad Zahid


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 11 Sep 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: A holistic halal economy must be robust in both substance and spirit, rather than just concerning what Muslims eat, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said that Islamic financing is also an important element in halal food production and service delivery to ensure that businesses are free from exploitative interests.

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