KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — A halal commission will be established, a sole entity responsible for halal governance and development, coordinating and facilitating industry needs while promoting investment.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Halal International Selangor (HIS), a state-linked company under Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI, is helping to shape the next frontier of halal, not merely as a standard, but as an engine for market access, innovation, and inclusive growth.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 2 — Malaysia has expressed its readiness to assist Timor-Leste in developing its halal industry, helping the country tap into the global halal market, valued at over US$3 trillion (RM13.3 trillion).

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 23 — Selangor stands to gain significantly from the recently unveiled Budget 2025, particularly in advancing innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), the halal industry and Islamic education.  State executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) has allocated over RM500,000 to help potential entrepreneurs participate in international exposition in the country to expand their businesses.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Malaysia’s well-established expertise in Islamic banking and its thriving halal industry are perfectly positioned to complement Russia’s growing interest in these sectors, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The Malaysian Halal Council is coordinating efforts with state governments to identify abandoned plots to grow the production of halal products, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The Dewan Rakyat is today expected to focus on government actions, including legislative drafts, to address cyberbullying.

KUANTAN, July 6 — The value of Malaysia’s halal exports reached RM54 billion last year, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — China is interested in collaborating with Malaysia in the halal industry, covering certification, services, and halal products, said Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin.

BISHKEK, May 15 — Malaysia and the Kyrgyz Republic recognise the importance of cooperation in the development of the halal industry, given its growing significance in the global economy and potential for economic development.

PUTRAJAYA, May 3 — Malaysia and Japan have discussed bilateral trade cooperation, the agricultural sector, and Malaysia's role as a halal hub that can be beneficial to Japan, said the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS).

SAO PAULO, April 23 — Brazil's government has said four additional poultry plants have been cleared to sell halal products to Malaysia, a move it hopes will double exports to the Asian country compared to last year's levels.

KOTA KINABALU, March 9 — Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the export of halal processed food products has now successfully penetrated over 150 countries worldwide, which includes 1.8 billion Muslims.

IPOH, Nov 27 — Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) is aiming to organise the Halal Malaysia Tour (JHM) programme at least four times next year, its chairman Khairul Azwan Harun said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Vietnam and Cambodia have shown interest in using their local currency for trading purposes to reduce dependence on the US dollar.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 — Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to turn their mutual shared border into a trade zone, benefitting people on both sides, said Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Oct 7 — The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) desires to showcase entrepreneurs it has mentored at an international halal products expo in Osaka, Japan, in 2025. Its chief executive officer Datuk Mahmud Abbas said the business exhibition offers...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — The 19th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas), the world’s largest halal exhibition, recorded RM3.11 billion in sales, exceeding the target of RM2.5 billion by 24 per cent, underscoring its significance as a premier global trade platform for the halal industry.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Sept 19 — The state’s halal industry is expected to grow by a healthy 15 per cent this year, boosted by the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, said Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated), or MBI. Its chief operating officer Saipolyazan Yusop was quoted by The...