In 1974, a division in Malaysia’s prime minister’s office started issuing halal certification letters, laying the foundation for its status as the world’s leading halal hub.
It is a rank Malaysia has retained for the last four decades, with certified exports valued at $10.17 billion last year, making it the world’s top halal exporter.
But last year the UAE launched its own national halal certification program, which some see as a major step to becoming a rival to the Asian nation.
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Gillian Duncan