‘70 pct non-Muslim owned’ halal industry: New website helps Malaysians ‘Buy Muslim First’
KUALA LUMPUR - A website launched in May in Malaysia wants to give Muslims better access to Muslim-owned businesses especially in the halal industry that is 70 per cent owned by non-Muslims, according to the Malaysian Islamic Chamber of Commerce (DPIM).
DPIM, which counts around 6,000 merchants and businesses nationwide as members, said the halal industry should be controlled by Muslims.
The non-governmental organisation argues that not all non-Muslims truly understand the concept of halal, especially when it involves food.
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Ahmad Mustakim Zulkifli