Kuala lumpur: The Halal Home Grown Champion - Sourcing Partnership 2.0 programme, implemented from 2024 to 2026, has significantly impacted the halal business sector by assisting 313 halal companies. Among these, 158 are Bumiputera-owned firms and 52 are women-owned businesses, contributing to a potential sales value of RM187.91 million.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) highlighted that the Halal Home Grown Champion - Sourcing Partnership 2.0 is a targeted intervention programme aimed at supporting local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in their growth efforts. The initiative underscores the government's commitment to bolstering local businesses in the halal industry.

The ministry also announced plans for the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026, set to be held from September 23 to 26 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. This event, recognized as the world's largest halal trade show, will feature 2,400 exhibition booths and is expected to create significant business opportunities for more than 1,000 local MSMEs.

In response to a query from Tan Sri Mahiaddin Mohd Yassin (PN-Pagoh) on strategies for 2026, MITI affirmed Malaysia's strong foundation in the global halal industry, emphasizing its globally trusted halal certification and comprehensive halal ecosystem. The ministry's strategies include exploring new markets, empowering SMEs, and increasing product value-added, aiming to expand Malaysia's share in the global halal market and enhance the halal sector's contribution to the national economy.