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The Sun
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia, Indonesia to lead establishment of ASEAN Halal Council
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia are set to lead the establishment of the ASEAN Halal Council to position the bloc as a global model for the halal industry, built on high standards and integrity, and to emerge as a competitive, inclusive and sustainable global halal hub, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said that with the global halal market projected to reach USD5 trillion (USD1 = RM4.22) by 2030, ASEAN must emerge as a leader in developing a complementary and competitive regional halal ecosystem. Ahmad Zahid, who also chairs the Halal Industry Development Council of Malaysia, said both countries had agreed to jointly spearhead the formation of the ASEAN Halal Council this year. 'This will serve as a strategic platform to systematically align halal policies, standards and regulations among ASEAN countries. We are strongly committed to elevating halal cooperation to a higher level, focusing on strengthening the position of both countries' halal products in regional and global markets. 'This collaboration will also be a testament to the success of Malaysia's 'Halal Diplomacy' in strengthening the national halal brand globally,' he said in a statement following a strategic meeting with Indonesia's head of the Halal Product Assurance Organising Agency (BPJPH), Haikal Hassan Baras, on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit here today. Ahmad Zahid said Malaysia and Indonesia would intensify joint efforts in halal certification, education, research and halal workforce development. He said Malaysia also fully supports expert exchange programmes, joint training and collaborative research to strengthen the ASEAN halal value chain. Both countries also agreed to expand halal trade by easing market access for halal products and enhancing mutual recognition of halal certification. 'This move will facilitate smoother and more industry-friendly halal trade flows, while supporting the growth of intra-ASEAN trade. It is expected to have a positive impact on halal market demand in ASEAN, which comprises nearly 700 million people,' he said. Ahmad Zahid noted that the meeting was a continuation of his recent official visit to Indonesia, which marked the beginning of deeper collaboration between the two nations in leading the development of the regional halal industry.
Barnama
26-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia, Indonesia To Lead Establishment Of ASEAN Halal Council
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia are set to lead the establishment of the ASEAN Halal Council to position the bloc as a global model for the halal industry, built on high standards and integrity, and to emerge as a competitive, inclusive and sustainable global halal hub, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said that with the global halal market projected to reach USD5 trillion (USD1 = RM4.22) by 2030, ASEAN must emerge as a leader in developing a complementary and competitive regional halal ecosystem. Ahmad Zahid, who also chairs the Halal Industry Development Council of Malaysia, said both countries had agreed to jointly spearhead the formation of the ASEAN Halal Council this year. 'This will serve as a strategic platform to systematically align halal policies, standards and regulations among ASEAN countries. We are strongly committed to elevating halal cooperation to a higher level, focusing on strengthening the position of both countries' halal products in regional and global markets. 'This collaboration will also be a testament to the success of Malaysia's 'Halal Diplomacy' in strengthening the national halal brand globally,' he said in a statement following a strategic meeting with Indonesia's head of the Halal Product Assurance Organising Agency (BPJPH), Haikal Hassan Baras, on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit here today. Ahmad Zahid said Malaysia and Indonesia would intensify joint efforts in halal certification, education, research and halal workforce development. He said Malaysia also fully supports expert exchange programmes, joint training and collaborative research to strengthen the ASEAN halal value chain. Both countries also agreed to expand halal trade by easing market access for halal products and enhancing mutual recognition of halal certification. 'This move will facilitate smoother and more industry-friendly halal trade flows, while supporting the growth of intra-ASEAN trade. It is expected to have a positive impact on halal market demand in ASEAN, which comprises nearly 700 million people,' he said.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Halal industry, fisheries, education, Gaza among matters discussed in meeting with Prabowo
JAKARTA: Cooperation in the halal industry, fisheries, higher education, and the issue of Gaza, Palestine were among the matters discussed during Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's courtesy call on President Prabowo Subianto here today. Ahmad Zahid said both countries had in principle agreed that the halal logo of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) could be used for halal products exported to Indonesia without requiring a new standard operating procedure. 'Malaysia will also recognise Indonesia's halal certification for products exported to Malaysia. 'This is a game changer that we must appreciate due to the commitment shown by industry players, especially as it received endorsement from the Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs and during my discussion with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka,' he said. Ahmad Zahid was speaking to the media after paying a courtesy call on Prabowo, which lasted about an hour and 45 minutes, at the Merdeka Palace in Central Jakarta today. Ahmad Zahid said during the meeting, he also proposed that the halal industry forum, to be jointly organised by Malaysia and Indonesia, be held at the regional level, in addition to the intention to establish the ASEAN Halal Council being conveyed to the ASEAN Secretariat for approval by member states. 'The ASEAN Halal Council needs to be established not only to coordinate the issuance of halal certificates but also to make ASEAN a major market for products among ASEAN countries,' he said. On the issue of fishermen along the maritime borders of both countries, Ahmad Zahid said he and Prabowo agreed that those who crossed into each other's territorial waters should be given a warning first, based on the memorandum of understanding signed in 2012. 'We urge Malaysian fishermen to continue using the Automatic Identification System (AIS) and not to switch it off while in the Straits of Malacca because our authorities will be monitoring their position or location,' he said. He stressed that this matter should be emphasised by the authorities in both countries to ensure that the good relations between the two nations are maintained. Both leaders also stressed efforts to promote Malaysian higher education in technical, engineering and professional fields in Indonesia so that more Indonesian students could pursue their studies in Malaysia. In another development, Ahmad Zahid said he and Prabowo shared the same stance on the Zionist attacks in Gaza, which was for a permanent ceasefire to be implemented and for the entry of humanitarian aid to be facilitated. 'We will jointly call on the international community to unite towards this effort so that reconstruction in Gaza and Palestine can take place,' he said. Commenting on his official visit, Ahmad Zahid said he was very satisfied as matters beyond the framework of bilateral relations, regional politics and geo-economics, and even international affairs had been discussed. 'We hope there will be follow-through by Wisma Putra and also the Indonesian Foreign Ministry as well as other relevant departments,' he said. Ahmad Zahid concluded his three-day official visit to the country today and departed from Soekarno Hatta International Airport at 8.19 pm local time (9.19 pm Malaysian time).
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Halal, fisheries, education, Gaza discussed in Prabowo meeting
JAKARTA: Cooperation in the halal industry, fisheries, higher education, and the issue of Gaza, Palestine were among the matters discussed during Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's courtesy call on President Prabowo Subianto here today. Ahmad Zahid said both countries had in principle agreed that the halal logo of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) could be used for halal products exported to Indonesia without requiring a new standard operating procedure. 'Malaysia will also recognise Indonesia's halal certification for products exported to Malaysia. 'This is a game changer that we must appreciate due to the commitment shown by industry players, especially as it received endorsement from the Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs and during my discussion with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka,' he said. Ahmad Zahid was speaking to the media after paying a courtesy call on Prabowo, which lasted about an hour and 45 minutes, at the Merdeka Palace in Central Jakarta today. Ahmad Zahid said during the meeting, he also proposed that the halal industry forum, to be jointly organised by Malaysia and Indonesia, be held at the regional level, in addition to the intention to establish the ASEAN Halal Council being conveyed to the ASEAN Secretariat for approval by member states. 'The ASEAN Halal Council needs to be established not only to coordinate the issuance of halal certificates but also to make ASEAN a major market for products among ASEAN countries,' he said. On the issue of fishermen along the maritime borders of both countries, Ahmad Zahid said he and Prabowo agreed that those who crossed into each other's territorial waters should be given a warning first, based on the memorandum of understanding signed in 2012. 'We urge Malaysian fishermen to continue using the Automatic Identification System (AIS) and not to switch it off while in the Straits of Malacca because our authorities will be monitoring their position or location,' he said. He stressed that this matter should be emphasised by the authorities in both countries to ensure that the good relations between the two nations are maintained. Both leaders also stressed efforts to promote Malaysian higher education in technical, engineering and professional fields in Indonesia so that more Indonesian students could pursue their studies in Malaysia. In another development, Ahmad Zahid said he and Prabowo shared the same stance on the Zionist attacks in Gaza, which was for a permanent ceasefire to be implemented and for the entry of humanitarian aid to be facilitated. 'We will jointly call on the international community to unite towards this effort so that reconstruction in Gaza and Palestine can take place,' he said. Commenting on his official visit, Ahmad Zahid said he was very satisfied as matters beyond the framework of bilateral relations, regional politics and geo-economics, and even international affairs had been discussed. 'We hope there will be follow-through by Wisma Putra and also the Indonesian Foreign Ministry as well as other relevant departments,' he said. Ahmad Zahid concluded his three-day official visit to the country today and departed from Soekarno Hatta International Airport at 8.19 pm local time (9.19 pm Malaysian time).
