Halal Industry

Halal roundup: Malaysia’s halal certification goes digital

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BY Staff Writer
19 May 2025
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Here's a roundup of key developments across the halal industry ecosystem during the month of May

 

Editor's note: Digital is the new normal, with companies and entire industries thrive on the efficacy and ease of digitalization.

 

Malaysia is all keen to partake in the technological revolution, which has prompted the country to process all halal certification applications digitally.

 

Meanwhile, the UAE has launched a new strategy to double its Islamic bank assets in the next six years. 

 

Operational Developments

 

 

Malaysia

Malaysia’s halal certification becomes fully digital

All applications for Malaysian Halal Certification will be processed electronically starting May 5, as part of constant efforts to meet industry demand.

 

Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee, Director General of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim), announced that successful applicants will receive digital certificates through the MYeHALAL platform.

 

This move, part of a broader public sector digitalization drive, aims to streamline services and reduce delays. (The Edge)

 

Regulatory

 

Image Courtesy: South China Morning Post

 

Hong Kong

Hong Kong creates new certification to beckon Muslims 

Hong Kong is creating a halal-friendly environment with the introduction of a new certification. The Hong Kong Federation of Hong Kong Industries and a leading Muslim group signed a memorandum of understanding to focus on halal-sanctioned products and services.

 

This agreement with the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong will lead to the establishment of a halal-related quality certification (Q mark).

 

Products and services with the Q mark will be certified by the fund. (SCMP)

 

 

Trade Developments

 

Image Courtesy: Government of Dubai - Media Office

 

Malaysia

Johor eyes halal goldmine with 2030 plan to attract global investors, create high-income jobs

Johor is set to launch its Halal Advancement Plan 2030 this year, aiming to become the first Malaysian state with a comprehensive halal economic development framework.

 

The plan focuses on enhancing the halal ecosystem by creating high-income jobs, producing globally competitive halal products, and supporting local entrepreneurs.

 

Key initiatives include registering 500 halal companies annually, accelerating certification, and providing incentives to expand market reach. (Malay Mail)

 

Malaysia

Penang becomes first state to establish council to strengthen halal industry

Penang has become the first Malaysian state to establish a development council, aimed at strengthening the halal industry.

 

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow emphasized that this move reflects the state's commitment to becoming a hub for the production, processing, and export of halal products to ASEAN and global markets.

 

Penang is also the only state conducting medical device audits under all nine Malaysian Halal Certification Schemes. (Sinar Daily)

 

UAE

UAE approves strategy for Islamic finance, halal industry

The UAE Cabinet has approved a national strategy for Islamic finance and the halal industry. 

 

The strategy focuses on developing the Islamic financial industry, leading global Islamic finance activities, and increasing the export of halal products worldwide. (Sinar Daily)

 

Indonesia / Vietnam

Indonesia eyes more partnership with Vietnam in halal-certified production, cosmetics

Indonesia is eager to collaborate with Vietnam in the halal industry, sharing its expertise in halal standards across sectors such as food processing, cosmetics, tourism, and halal financial services.

 

This was shared by Agustaviano Sofjan, Indonesia's consul general in Ho Chi Minh City, at a workshop on international cooperation in the halal industry.

 

He emphasized that the halal industry serves both the global Muslim community and international consumers seeking quality and safety, and that Indonesia is ready to support Vietnam in these areas. (Halal Focus)

 

 

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