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.
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Lists & rankings · Factory directory
Halal OEM Factories in Johor: All 298 With Active JAKIM Records (2026)
The complete list of contract manufacturing plants in Johor carrying a record in JAKIM's Halal Directory — name, town and certificate category.
Aiman Zafran · 16 min read
Lists & rankings · Industry & export
189 Foreign Companies Hold Malaysian Halal Certification — 136 of Them Are Singaporean
JAKIM halal certification is not only for Malaysian companies. 189 firms based outside the country hold a record in the directory — and almost three-quarters come from one place.
Nguyen Hung Thanh · 1 min read
Lists & rankings · Pharmaceutical & supplements
Halal Pharmaceutical OEM Manufacturers in Malaysia: All 80 With JAKIM Records (2026)
Every contract manufacturing plant holding JAKIM's pharmaceutical category — a far smaller pool than most buyers assume.
Huyen Nguyen · 6 min read
Lists & rankings · Industry & export
Malaysia's Halal Manufacturing Map: All 16 States Ranked (2026)
Where is Malaysia's halal manufacturing actually located? Every state, by total records and by contract manufacturing plants.
Aiman Zafran · 1 min read
Lists & rankings · Food & beverage
Top 10 Halal Sauce, Paste & Sambal OEM Manufacturers in Malaysia — By Brands Certified (2026)
140 halal contract plants in Malaysia produce sauces, pastes and sambal. These are the ten with the most brands certified under their name.
Steven YC Tan · 9 min read
Lists & rankings · Industry & export
What Malaysia Actually Certifies: 8,291 Halal Records by Category
Food dominates Malaysian halal certification overwhelmingly. Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and medical devices are far smaller than most people assume.
Aiman Zafran · 1 min read
Lists & rankings · Factory directory
Halal Consumer Goods OEM Manufacturers in Malaysia: All 52 With JAKIM Records (2026)
JAKIM's consumer goods category covers household and non-food products. Only 52 contract plants hold it.
Racheal Tan · 4 min read
Analysis · Industry & export
Malaysia's Biggest Halal Export Destinations (2025) — Four of the Top Five Are Not Muslim-Majority
Malaysia's halal exports reached RM68.52 billion in 2025. The largest buyers are not who you would expect.
Nguyen Hung Thanh · 1 min read
Lists & rankings · Food & beverage
Top 10 Halal Bakery & Confectionery OEM Manufacturers in Malaysia — By Brands Certified (2026)
128 halal contract plants produce bread, cakes, biscuits and confectionery. These are the top ten by brands certified.
Steven YC Tan · 8 min read
Analysis · Food & beverage
Malaysia's Halal Exports by Category: Ingredients Are Almost as Big as Food
Food holds 53.8% of Malaysia's halal exports. The second category surprises most people — and it is not cosmetics.
Steven YC Tan · 1 min read
Lists & rankings · Cosmetics & skincare
Halal Cosmetic & Personal Care OEM Manufacturers in Malaysia: All 76 With JAKIM Records (2026)
Every contract manufacturing plant holding JAKIM's cosmetics and personal care category — the complete list, not a selection.
Aisyah Rahman · 6 min read
Analysis · Halal certification
94 Foreign Halal Certification Bodies Are Recognised by JAKIM, Across 47 Countries — And the Old Figure People Still Quote
If you import ingredients, this list decides which certificates count. It was updated in January 2026 — and the commonly quoted figure is out of date.
Huyen Nguyen · 2 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.