{
  "id": 9729987,
  "title": "Govt eyes RM80b halal exports by 2030",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/govt-eyes-rm80b-halal-exports-by-2030",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-25T07:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127684/govt-eyes-rm80b-halal-exports-by-2030"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia aims to generate RM80 billion in halal exports by 2030, a significant increase from RM68.52 billion last year, as part of its strategy to expand the industry's contribution to the nation's GDP. Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi highlighted that only 14.7% of halal-certified companies currently participate in international markets, posing a challenge to achieving this ambitious target. The government envisions the halal industry contributing 11% to Malaysia's GDP by 2030, with a projected global halal market demand reaching US$3.3 trillion by that time.\n\nZahid emphasized that the halal market extends beyond food, encompassing pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, healthcare, logistics, and Muslim-friendly tourism. The success of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) in Dubai and Shanghai, generating RM2.2 billion and RM3.2 billion respectively in 2024 and 2025, underscores the potential of such events in opening up international markets for Malaysian halal businesses. Furthermore, Malaysia and Indonesia are working towards strengthening mutual recognition of halal certification to facilitate greater trade between the two nations.\n\nThe Malaysia-Indonesia Halal Council, established following the agreement of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, will hold its inaugural meeting in October. This council will focus on mutual recognition of halal certification, enabling more seamless trade between the two countries. Zahid also proposed the establishment of an ASEAN Halal Council, with Malaysia offering to serve as the secretariat and Indonesia as the inaugural chair. This council aims to address discrepancies in halal standards and certification processes, which currently create trade barriers within ASEAN.",
  "summary": "THE government is targeting RM80 billion in halal exports by 2030, up from RM68.52 billion last year, with the government seeking to push more halal-certified companies into international markets. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamid...",
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}