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Malaysia: Enhancing Halal Workforce Capabilities: Key Outcomes from the Halal Talent 2024 Symposium
2025-05-15
November 5 (Bernama) – Malaysia Halal Development Berhad (HDC) successfully held its 2024 Halal Talent Seminar with the theme “EnhancementFuture Halal WorkforceabilityModerated by YBhg. Dato’ Bahria binti Mohd Tamil, Deputy Secretary-General for Investment and Management at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), the event brought together around 200 industry leaders, government officials and educational institutions to discuss the crucial role of talent development in enhancing Malaysia’s halal ecosystem.。
existIn the keynote speech of YBhg. DatoBahriaIt stressed that Malaysia has the potential to lead the global halal market and cultivating local talent is a key factor in maintaining excellence in halal standards.
She said:“We are committed to maintaining excellence in halal standards and practices, which is reflected in our strategic initiatives such as the Halal Industry Master Plan 2030.” She also stressed the importance of developing a skilled workforce that can adapt to the ever-changing needs of the halal industry.
DatoBahriaThe halal industry is a comprehensive ecosystem that includes food, medicine, cosmetics and services.“At the heart of our thriving Halal economy, the most valuable asset is ourpeople。She called for a collaborative approach to talent development, linking small and medium-sized enterprises with educational institutions and the public sector.
HDC chairman Khairul Azwan Harun said: “Today’s discussion is crucial as our goal is toEnhancementOur Halal workforce. By aligning our educational programs with industry needs, we ensure a steady stream of skilled professionals ready to meet the global challenges of the future.”
The seminar also introduced“Halal Community Practice Framework”,Aims toTo enhance the level of training and certification in the halal industry. The framework aims to foster collaboration between educational institutions and industry players to ensure Malaysia continues to lead the way in halal innovation and practice.
Through in-depth discussions with stakeholders, the framework identified eight (8) Key interventions to address training gaps and increase visibility of the halal profession.
AzwanAdded:“By working together, we can turn challenges into opportunities and ensure that Malaysia not only maintains its leading position in the global halal market, but continues to define its future.”
HDC looks forward to continuing its mission to empower the halal workforce and strengthen Malaysia’s reputation as a global leader in the halal economy.
Malaysia Halal Development Sdn Bhd (HDC) leads the development of an integrated and comprehensive halal ecosystem and infrastructure in Malaysia, positioning Malaysia as the most competitive nation to lead the global halal industry.
（Established on September 18, 2006, HDC serves as the central coordinator for the growth of industry players involved in and contributing to the development of Malaysia's halal ecosystem. An agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, it is the world's first government-backed halal industry development company.