ARTICLES

7 Nov 2022

MUI’s Strong Survival Instincts for a Shariah-Compliant Indonesia

Syafiq Hasyim

The key to Indonesia’s Council of Ulama’s longevity even in the post-Suharto period lies in its dominance of the halal certification system, which other major Muslim organisations have not managed to dilute.

31 Oct 2022

Evolution of the Halal Industry and Lifestyle in Southeast Asia

Mohammad Hashim Kamali

The notable growth of halal products and the overall market is a trend that bears watching for producers of halal consumables, as they adapt to modern demands from Muslims and non-Muslims alike to uphold high standards.

economy Halal Certification Islam

27 Oct 2022

Globalised Halal Markets and Middle-class Southeast Asia: The “Muslim Piety Economy”

Johan Fischer

Islamic revivalism in Southeast Asia has stimulated interest in halal products and Muslim material culture. In Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia, governments have actively helped shape a Muslim piety economy around halal production, trade, regulation and consumption.

economy Halal Certification

22 Sep 2022

Unifying Halal Product Certification: ASEAN’s Challenge

Faegheh Shirazi

Halal certification for certain food and drink products is a tricky area and universal standards should be set to better reflect halal consumer needs and religious principles.

ASEAN Halal Certification Islam

24 Oct 2016

The Religiously Halal is not the Officially Halal…

Hew Wai Weng

Products made by Muslims are religiously halal, so there is no need to obtain a Jakim-certified halal certification. Officially halal products are produced by non-Muslims and multi-national companies with Jakim-certified halal certification.

Halal Certification Malaysia