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 · 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
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
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
Lists & rankings · Food & beverage
Top 10 Halal Dairy & Creamer OEM Manufacturers in Malaysia — By Brands Certified (2026)
49 halal contract plants produce dairy, creamer and milk-based products. These are the top ten.
Steven YC Tan · 4 min read
Lists & rankings · Food & beverage
Top 10 Halal Noodle & Rice Product OEM Manufacturers in Malaysia — By Brands Certified (2026)
69 halal contract plants produce noodles, bihun, kuetiau and rice-based products. These are the top ten.
Steven YC Tan · 5 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 · Food & beverage
Top 10 Halal Snack & Crisps OEM Manufacturers in Malaysia — By Brands Certified (2026)
61 halal contract plants produce keropok, crisps and packaged snacks. These are the top ten.
Steven YC Tan · 5 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.