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The Sun
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
DagangHalal to help Japanese halal businesses widen reach in international markets
PETALING JAYA: the world's largest halal business-to-business e-marketplace, will support Japanese halal-certified companies through an initiative with the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) in Kuala Lumpur to boost the presence of Japanese halal-certified products in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia. DagangHalal will host the Japan Pavilion on its dedicated platform, enabling Japanese halal-certified manufacturers to directly showcase their products to verified buyers across more than 90 countries. This initiative marks the first-ever national halal pavilion from Japan hosted on highlighting the platform's robust global reach and strategic role in facilitating international halal trade. 'This project with Jetro reinforces DagangHalal's commitment to connecting quality halal suppliers with global markets. 'We are honoured to support Japanese businesses in expanding their footprint within the rapidly growing halal consumer segment. Through our digital platform, we aim to provide seamless access, targeted exposure, and meaningful business connections for Japanese halal-certified products,' a company spokesperson said in a statement. Jetro's initiatives focus strategically on Malaysia's halal market, recognising its significance as a gateway to Southeast Asia's 280 million-strong Muslim consumer base, which is projected to grow to about 310 million by 2050. Malaysia has around 21.6 million Muslims, making it an ideal market for halal-certified Japanese products. The dedicated Japan Halal Export Pavilion aligns seamlessly with DagangHalal's mission to simplify international trade for halal-certified products through digital solutions and compliance management. DagangHalal's Halal Internal Assurance System, a cutting-edge digital compliance platform, complements Jetro's strategy by providing essential tools that streamline certification processes, enhance transparency, and facilitate swift market entry. In addition to the digital presence, DagangHalal also supports Jetro's efforts at major physical trade shows, including Food & Hospitality Malaysia 2025, scheduled for Sept 23–26. During the event, the curated Japan Street Halal Catalogue, developed by Jetro, will be leveraged to enhance in-person business meetings, connecting Japanese suppliers directly with Southeast Asian halal-focused buyers. 'We view our project with Jetro as a step towards strengthening halal trade relations between Japan and Southeast Asia. This partnership creates substantial opportunities for Japanese companies, ensuring their innovative and high-quality halal products are effectively showcased and successfully enter the regional markets,' the spokesperson said.
Focus Malaysia
3 days ago
- Business
- Focus Malaysia
DagangHalal-JETRO launches Japan Halal Export Pavilion to enhance Japan-SEA halal trade
the world's largest halal-verified B2B e-marketplace will support Japanese halal-certified players in an upcoming initiative with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Kuala Lumpur by boosting the presence of Japanese halal-certified products in Southeast Asia (SEA), particularly in Malaysia. Through this strategic partnership, DagangHalal will host the Japan Pavilion on its dedicated platform by enabling Japanese halal-certified manufacturers to directly showcase their products to verified buyers across more than 90 countries. This initiative marks the first-ever national halal pavilion from Japan hosted on the home-grown halal gateway, hence highlighting the platform's robust global reach and strategic role in facilitating international halal trade. 'This project with JETRO reinforces DagangHalal's commitment to connecting quality halal suppliers with global markets,' the company said in a statement 'We're honoured to support Japanese businesses in expanding their footprint within the rapidly growing halal consumer segment. 'We aim to provide seamless access, targeted exposure and meaningful business connections for Japanese halal-certified products through our digital platform.' JETRO's current initiatives on Malaysia's halal market focus strategically on recognisng the latter as a significant gateway to Southeast Asia's 280 million-strong Muslim consumer base which is projected to grow to about 310 million by 2050. Malaysia itself hosts around 21.6 million Muslims, thus making it an ideal market for halal-certified Japanese products. This dedicated Japan Halal Export Pavilion aligns seamlessly with DagangHalal's mission to simplify international trade for halal-certified products through digital solutions and compliance management. DagangHalal through its cutting-edge digital platform, the Halal Internal Assurance System (HIAS), complements JETRO's strategy by providing essential tools that are able to streamline certification processes, enhance transparency and facilitate swift market entry. In addition to the digital presence, DagangHalal also supports JETRO's efforts at major physical trade shows, including the Food & Hospitality Malaysia (FHM) 2025 which is scheduled for Sept 23-26 this year. During the event, the curated Japan Street halal catalogue developed by JETRO will be leveraged to enhance in-person business meetings, thus connecting Japanese suppliers directly with Southeast Asian halal-focused buyers. – Aug 8, 2025
The Sun
01-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
DagangHalal welcomes Malaysia's halal initiative under the 13th Malaysia plan
KUALA LUMPUR: the world's largest halal-verified B2B e-marketplace, warmly welcomes the announcement under the 13th Malaysia Plan, which outlines national targets to increase Malaysia's halal exports to RM80 billion and increase the sector's GDP contribution to 11% by 2030. The establishment of a dedicated Halal Commission and the development of Halal Industrial Parks in Melaka, Perak and Kelantan demonstrate a strategic and proactive approach to reinforcing Malaysia's position as a leading global halal hub. In a statement, the company said, 'DagangHalal sees its role and mission as supporting Malaysia's Halal initiative by enhancing our digital solutions, particularly the Halal Internal Assurance System (HIAS), to help businesses efficiently achieve compliance and become export-ready.' DagangHalal is committed to actively supporting this strategic vision by connecting local halal-certified MSMEs and manufacturers to international buyers through its expansive digital marketplace. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI and IoT, DagangHalal's HIAS platform simplifies the complex halal compliance process, ensuring businesses are positioned to capitalise on these expanded export opportunities. 'We see this government initiative as a crucial step toward driving sustainable growth in Malaysia's halal industry,' the company added. 'DagangHalal is uniquely positioned to partner with stakeholders, facilitating the growth and competitiveness of Malaysian halal products globally.' As Malaysia advances its halal agenda, DagangHalal remains dedicated to working closely with government bodies, industry partners and businesses to elevate Malaysia's role as a global halal industry leader, reinforcing the country's economic growth and prosperity.
Focus Malaysia
31-07-2025
- Business
- Focus Malaysia
DagangHalal welcomes Malaysia's halal initiative under the 13th Malaysia Plan
the world's largest halal-verified B2B (business-to-business) e-marketplace, has hailed the RM611 bil 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) which outlines the national target to increase Malaysia's halal exports to RM80 bil while increasing the sector's gross domestic product (GDP) contribution to 11% by 2030. The establishment of a dedicated Halal Commission and the development of Halal Industrial Parks in Melaka, Perak and Kelantan demonstrate a strategic and proactive approach to reinforcing Malaysia's position as a leading global halal hub. 'DagangHalal sees its role and mission as supporting Malaysia's halal initiative by enhancing our digital solutions – particularly, the Halal Internal Assurance System (HIAS) – to help businesses efficiently achieve compliance and become export-ready,' the company pointed out in a statement. Towards this end, DagangHalal is committed to actively supporting this strategic vision by connecting local halal-certified MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) and manufacturers to international buyers through its expansive digital marketplace. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI (artificial intelligence) and IoT (Internet of Things), DagangHalal's HIAS platform simplifies the complex halal compliance process by ensuring businesses are positioned to capitalise on these expanded export opportunities. 'We see this government initiative as a crucial step toward driving sustainable growth in Malaysia's halal industry,' enthused the company. 'DagangHalal is uniquely positioned to partner with stakeholders, facilitating the growth and competitiveness of Malaysian halal products globally.'. As Malaysia advances its halal agenda, DagangHalal remains dedicated to working closely with government bodies, industry partners and businesses to elevate Malaysia's role as a global halal industry leader, reinforcing the country's economic growth and prosperity. – July 31, 2025
Focus Malaysia
22-07-2025
- Business
- Focus Malaysia
DagangHalal accelerates global expansion, forging key trade links from ASEAN to Central Asia
HOME-GROWN the world's largest halal-verified B2B (business-to-business) e-marketplace, is executing a dynamic global expansion strategy by reinforcing its presence in core ASEAN markets while simultaneously pioneering trade routes into high-potential frontier economies. The company's successful participation at THAIFEX -ANUGA ASIA 2025 in Bangkok from May 27-31 has served as a powerful platform to strengthen regional trade networks. Building on this momentum, DagangHalal is also advancing its strategic initiative into Central Asia. This expansion targets the region's burgeoning halal market which is valued at over US$453 bil (RM1.96 tril) across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. (Source: Daryo) These efforts have been substantially facilitated by the Malaysian Consortium of Mid-Tier Companies (MCMTC) president Martin Ang who has championed initiatives to explore and unlock opportunities within this significant and underserved market. In a statement, DagangHalal described its recent productive engagements with Central Asian leadership as 'the first step in unlocking a vast, underserved market'. This two-pronged approach – deepening its roots in ASEAN while seeding growth in new frontiers – has ensured that the B2B halal e-marketplace is able to provide the most comprehensive market access for its partners. 'Our success at THAIFEX-ANUGA ASIA, Asia's premier F&B (food & beverage) event, was exceptional,' commented DagangHalal in a statement. 'It re-affirmed our strong position within the thriving ASEAN hub while allowing us to connect Malaysian MSMEs (micro, small, medium enterprises) with thousands of global buyers. 'However, our vision extends beyond established territories. This is why we are simultaneously laying the groundwork in untapped regions like Central Asia.' To further support Malaysian businesses in these new markets, DagangHalal highlighted its advanced digital compliance software – the Halal Internal Assurance System (HIAS). HIAS leverages cutting-edge technology to simplify compliance processes, improve traceability and enhance operational efficiencies, thus reducing barriers and facilitating smoother entry into international markets, including Central Asia. Interactions at THAIFEX which attracted over 88,000 visitors from 143 countries has provided DagangHalal with invaluable opportunities to form new strategic partnerships with industry leaders from ASEAN, East Asia, Europe and the Middle East. These connections, combined with the new inroads into Central Asia has created a powerful, interconnected network for halal trade. Aligned with Malaysia's vision to be the undisputed global halal leader, DagangHalal's strategy of concurrent market penetration and technological innovation marks a significant milestone in its mission to empower businesses and build a truly global halal ecosystem. – July 22, 2025
