Milestones of Development

This chapter addresses halal-related developments in Malaysia, and in particular highlights the following: halal standards, halal certificates, halal parks, and disparity issues in the management of halal industry. According to an industry specialist, Malaysia is the only country in the Muslim world where the halal industry development agenda is also backed by the government, which translates into the existence of a unique ecosystem that allows a synergy between the private and public sectors. In this ecosystem, the private-sector players focus on production, manufacturing, and services, while the public agencies facilitate and coordinate the industry’s progress by providing certification and training.