KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is on track to export RM50bil halal products by 2020 from RM42.18bil last year, aided by more entrepreneurs increasing their presence in the global market, said Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Seri Jamil Bidin. He said despite the global economic downturn, demand for halal products, especially food and beverages, remained high with China continuing to be the biggest importer, followed by Singapore and Indonesia. "Next month, we will fly to Saudi Arabia to finalise this cooperation to jointly leverage the halal industry. Besides Saudi Arabia, we will also work with the Japanese to develop the industry there," he said. Halfest ASEAN, or Halal Fiesta ASEAN 2017 will take place from Aug 23-27 at the MINES International Exhibition and Convention Centre and is expected to attract 100,000 visitors.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 17, 2017 07:51 UTC