Kuskop expands Halal Success programme to support local SMEs
Published on: Sun, Jul 13, 2025
By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: Ewon speaks with one of the vendors. - DEB Media SANDAKAN: The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (Kuskop) is expanding its Halal Success programme nationwide to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) better understand the halal certification process. Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said Malaysia's halal certification is highly respected both locally and internationally, opening doors for local products to reach global markets. Speaking after launching the programme at Sandakan Community College on Sunday, he said the initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen the competitiveness and market access of halal entrepreneurs. Organised by the Kuskop Halal Development Secretariat, Franchise and Vendor Development Division, and Pernas, the programme also offers training, technical guidance, business matching, and financing. Ewon noted that halal is more than certification - it represents values of quality, cleanliness, transparency, and integrity - adding that the global halal economy now exceeds USD 3 trillion. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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