THE country’s halal industry contributed 7.94 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), equivalent to RM118.2 billion, with 1,525 registered halal exporters recorded up to the third quarter of 2025, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
The ministry highlighted that under the Halal Industry Master Plan (HIMP) 2030, Malaysia aims to expand the sector’s value to RM231.1 billion by 2030, with halal exports projected to reach RM70 billion and the sector contributing 10.8 per cent to the national GDP.
“To strengthen the halal ecosystem, Malaysia has developed 14 halal parks under the HALMAS status, serving as integrated centres for halal production, processing, and logistics.
These parks are equipped with world-class infrastructure, halal certification facilities, and investment support aligned with the National Investment Aspirations (NIA),” MITI explained in a written reply to the Dewan Negara.
The ministry added that cumulative investment in these halal parks currently stands at RM16.7 billion, with plans to increase the figure to RM25 billion by 2030.
MITI’s statement came in response to a question by Senator Hussin Ismail regarding the market value of halal and non-halal food and the government’s initiatives to maintain the global competitiveness of Malaysia’s halal industry.
The developments underscore Malaysia’s ambition to consolidate its position as a leading global halal hub, driving economic growth, enhancing exports, and attracting both domestic and foreign investment. - December 12, 2025
