Malaysia Holds Top Ranking In Global Islamic Economy For 12th Year

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has secured the top position in the Global Islamic Economy Indicator, reaffirming its leadership in the global halal economy, according to the State of the Global Islamic Economy (SGIE) Report 2025/2026.

Malaysia’s Kopitiam Culture Could Be Next Global Export Story

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s kopitiam concept could potentially emerge as an exportable identity capable of strengthening tourism branding, food entrepreneurship and cultural influence abroad, according to culinary veteran Chef Rossham Rosli, who has spent 33 years in the industry.

Beyond The Plate: Malaysia’s Culinary Talents Could Be Next Soft Power Asset

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s multicultural food heritage may hold greater strategic value than many realise.

Malaysia Retains Competitive Edge In Global Halal Industry Through JAKIM – BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s institutional credibility remains a key competitive advantage in the global halal certification landscape, underpinned by the internationally recognised halal certification system developed by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.

HDC Appoints Mohd Afandi Salleh As Chairman, Effective Immediately

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC), an agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), has appointed Prof Dr Mohd Afandi Salleh as its chairman, effective immediately.

Malaysia’s Halal Exports Hit RM68.52 Bln In 2025, Up 10.9 Pct Y-O-Y -- HDC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal exports recorded RM68.52 billion in 2025, marking a 10.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, showing sustained global demand and the industry’s resilience amid evolving geopolitical challenges, said the Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC).

Malaysia Must Emerge As A Credible Alternative As Investors Reassess Risk - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must position itself as a credible and compelling alternative as global investors reassess risk amid the crisis in West Asia, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Five Malaysian Firms To Seal Close To RM2 Bln Deals

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Five Malaysian companies are set to finalise business deals worth close to RM2 billion at the Makkah Halal Forum 2026 in Saudi Arabia, held from Feb 14 to 16, underscoring growing halal trade ties between Malaysia and the Middle East.

HDC, MARA, RISDA In Tie-ups To Strengthen Nation’s Halal Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The Halal Development Bhd (HDC) and the Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen strategic cooperation in entrepreneur development, particularly women entrepreneurs, within the national halal industry ecosystem.

IHEC 2026 Eyes RM500 Mln In Halal Trade Opportunities, Engagements

BANGI, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The International Halal Economic Conference 2026 (IHEC 2026) is targeting trade and business engagements worth RM500 million.

CEDAR Empowers Over 3,000 Micro Entrepreneurs Through MUM Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Centre for Entrepreneur Development and Research (CEDAR) - the capacity building and training arm of SME Bank - has empowered more than 3,000 micro-entrepreneurs nationwide through the “Maju Usahawan MADANI” (MUM) initiative.

Halal Industry Contributes RM118.2 Billion To GDP In 3q 2025 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal industry contributed RM118.2 billion, or 7.94 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025, supported by 1,525 registered halal exporters, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.