Beijing Interested in Cooperation with Kuala Lumpur in Halal Industry
Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin the collaboration could cover certification, services, and halal products.
He said the matter was conveyed by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi during the latter’s official visit to China recently.
“During a courtesy call on Premier Li Qiang, the Deputy Prime Minister took the opportunity to inform him about the global halal industry, which was worth US$3.1 trillion in 2018 and is growing by 4.1 per cent every year and is expected to reach US$5 trillion in 2030,” he said.
Mohamad said that during the visit, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development, took the opportunity to explore cooperation opportunities between Malaysia and China, in Technical and Vocational Education Training, connectivity and people-to-people relations.
“The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and international issues involving mutual interests including the fields of high technology, renewable energy, digital economy and semi-conductors,” he added.
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According to him, overall, the official visit succeeded in achieving the goal of strengthening bilateral relations and maintaining the existing understanding between Malaysia and China.
Halal means permissible in Arabic. Halal products are those allowed for Muslims to eat or use according to Islamic law.
Source: themalaysianreserve.com
