Halal certification guides
Explanations grounded in what JAKIM publishes itself. Every article lists its sources at the foot so you can check the official document directly.
Topic
Analysis · Cosmetics & skincare
Malaysia Imports 3.9× More Finished Perfume Than It Exports — But Not the Fragrance Behind It
Two opposite stories in one industry: Malaysia is a net importer of bottled perfume, and roughly balanced in the fragrance compounds sold to other manufacturers.
Racheal Tan · 2 min read
Analysis · Food & beverage
Malaysia's Processed Food Exports Hit a Record in 2025 — Then Fell 12.4% in 2026
MATRADE called 2025 the highest export value ever recorded. The first half of 2026 tells a very different story, and almost nobody is writing about it.
Steven YC Tan · 2 min read
Analysis · Pharmaceutical & supplements
Malaysia's Pharmaceutical Exports Jumped 35.3% in 2025 — But It Is Still a USD 2 Billion Net Importer
A rarely reported growth figure, and the context that usually gets left out: Malaysia imports over four times the value of medicines it exports.
Huyen Nguyen · 2 min read
Analysis · Pharmaceutical & supplements
There Is No Official Figure for Malaysia's Supplement Market — Here Is What Can Be Verified
Every supplement market size you see quoted originates with a commercial firm. Here is what can be said with an official source, and what cannot.
Racheal Tan · 3 min read
These guides are explanatory and are not formal compliance advice. JAKIM is the sole authority for Malaysian halal certification — consult the official portal before making business decisions.