Muslims comprise just 16% of Singapore’s population, yet halal products and services have become increasingly mainstream across the city-state. From multinational restaurant chains securing certifications to digital halal verification systems, the country is positioning itself as a gateway for the global halal economy.
“Singapore has moved beyond niche market appeal to become a credible, trusted hub,” Dewi Suratty, founder and CEO of Singapore-based halal consultancy Dawn Horizon tells Salaam Gateway.
Singapore’s food service industry offers perhaps the clearest evidence of the halal sector’s growing appeal – more than 4,000 of Singapore’s 23,600 food establishments are halal-certified, growing at roughly 10% annually.
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