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 · 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
Analysis · Industry & export
Malaysia Is No.1 in the Global Islamic Economy Indicator — What the Ranking Actually Measures
Malaysia retained first place in the SGIE 2025/26 report. Here is what it measures — and who actually stands behind the "12 consecutive years" figure.
Nguyen Hung Thanh · 2 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 · 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
Analysis · Industry & export
Malaysia's Halal Parks: 22 Parks, 14 Accredited, Only 8 Effectively Used
Malaysia has designated 5,484 hectares for halal parks. Eighty-five percent of it is still undeveloped — and the government itself says why.
Aekphusit Boonsiriyotthakul · 2 min read
Analysis · Industry & export
Seven Numbers About Malaysia's Halal Industry That Are Routinely Quoted Wrong
Some of the most repeated figures about Malaysia's halal industry are out of date, misattributed, or forecasts presented as fact. Here is what the official sources actually say.
Aiman Zafran · 2 min read
Analysis · Industry & export
The US$2.60 Trillion Muslim Consumer Market, Broken Down by Sector
Global Muslim consumer spending reached US$2.60 trillion in 2024. Halal cosmetics is the smallest sector — and that is good news for Malaysian factories.
Racheal Tan · 1 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
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.