Malaysia, Brunei back PH moves to develop its halal industry

Andrea Taguines, ABS-CBN News

Diplomats from Malaysia and Brunei expressed their support for the Philippines on Wednesday as the country looks to develop its halal industry.Speaking during the Philippine Halal Economy Festival, Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines Dato&#x27; Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino bin Anthony urged the Philippines to look into the different aspects of the halal ecosystem, especially the supply chain.&quot;We need also to look into various aspects of the (halal) ecosystem that need to be developed— from the supply chain, from the manufacturing, to certification, and logistics,&quot; he said.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/11/23/halal-food-takes-center-stage-in-manila">Halal food takes center stage in Manila</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/26/23/ph-malaysia-agree-to-develop-barmm-halal-industry">Philippines, Malaysia agree to develop BARMM, halal industry</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/25/23/marcos-to-explore-halal-exports-islamic-banking-in-malaysia-visit">Marcos says to explore halal exports, Islamic banking in Malaysia visit</a></li></ul>Meanwhile Brunei Darussalam Ambassador Megawati Dato Paduka Haji Manan said Brunei and the Philippines can partner in areas of food, services, pharmaceutical, and healthcare tourism.Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual welcomed their support and acknowledged the need to improve the production of halal products in the Philippines to make them more suitable for export.“Sa BARMM, halimbawa, meron na silang historical experience sa pag-produce ng halal products. Kailangan lang ma-develop, maayos na ma-produce nila na pang-export market. Ibig sabihin niyan, kailangan &#x27;yung export-quality: consistent na me-maintain na high-quality, &#x27;yung packaging maayos,” he said. “At &#x27;yung brand ay kailangan makilala dahil &#x27;yung brand ang importante na palatandaan na pag bumili ng isang produkto, may assurance na quality ang produkto na &#x27;yun,” added Pascual. This comes as the Philippines eyes a bigger share in the $7 trillion global halal market, which includes food, pharmaceutical, tourism, Islamic financing, modest fashion, cosmetics, and recreation.The DTI said it is particularly looking to empower medium, small and micro enterprises to become halal-certified so that they can sell their products both domestically and abroad.

Diplomats from Malaysia and Brunei expressed their support for the Philippines on Wednesday as the country looks to develop its halal industry.

Malaysia, Brunei back PH moves to develop its halal industry | ABS-CBN

Entertainment

News

Metro.Style

Sports

More

Business

Malaysia, Brunei back PH moves to develop its halal industry

Malaysia, Brunei back PH moves to develop its halal industry

Andrea Taguines,

ABS-CBN News

Published Nov 23, 2023 10:07 AM PHT

Read More:

halal

halal industry

Alfredo Pascual

DTI

Invest PH Week

Malaysia

Brunei

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2024 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Advertise with Us

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

© 2024 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.