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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Halal Development Bhd (HDC) and the Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen strategic cooperation in entrepreneur development, particularly women entrepreneurs, within the national halal industry ecosystem.
BANGI, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The International Halal Economic Conference 2026 (IHEC 2026) is targeting trade and business engagements worth RM500 million.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) – The east African country of Kenya is set to elevate economic linkages with Malaysia through strategic partnerships in the halal industry, palm oil and agro-processing, semi-conductors and renewable energy sectors which will boost trade, investments and regional market access.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal industry contributed RM118.2 billion, or 7.94 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025, supported by 1,525 registered halal exporters, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government, under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), is prioritising efforts to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) move up the value chain through strategic partnerships with government-linked companies (GLCs).
SEOUL, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal products are poised to gain a stronger foothold in South Korea’s fast-growing convenience and premium food sector, driven by rising demand for halal, organic and sustainably sourced goods.
From Saraswathi Muniappan
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is ready to strengthen cooperation in the halal sector with countries in Africa, as stated in a meeting with South African Islamic leaders here.
From Amanina Mohamad Yusof
SHANGHAI, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Rural and Regional Development Ministry has targeted RM150 million in sales at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) in Shanghai (MIHAS@Shanghai) 2025 through the participation of 16 rural entrepreneurs/companies under its wing.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The United States will give special consideration to Malaysia’s semiconductor sector in tariff negotiations under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act of 1962, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Brand builder and food manufacturing group OTS Holdings Ltd has expanded its halal production capacity with the opening of a new RM40 million advanced food manufacturing facility in Simpang Renggam, Johor.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The 21st edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025 has recorded record-breaking sales of RM6.05 billion, surpassing last year's RM4.3 billion by 40.7 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to expanding the Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM) recognition, especially to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the global halal industry and enhance the country’s export value chain, according to the Prime Minister's Department (PMD).
