Malaysia and Indonesia Join Forces on Halal Trade, With an ASEAN Halal Council in Sight
The two largest halal economies in Southeast Asia are aligning their certification regimes at a moment when both are tightening them. KUALA LUMPUR. Malaysia and Indonesia have established a joint halal council aimed at …
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Malaysia and Indonesia Create Halal Council to Ease Cross-Border Trade
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25, 2026 — Malaysia and Indonesia are creating a bilateral council to address one of the less visible …
Indonesia’s Halal Value Chains Tied to 27 Percent of GDP, BPJPH Says
BPJPH head Ahmad Haikal Hasan told a public discussion organized by Universitas Paramadina that 27 percent of Indonesia’s GDP is …
Nigeria Halal Economy Strategy Targets $12 Billion in Investment
Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy carries a $12 billion investment-mobilization target, Leadership and The Guardian …
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