SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan government is committed to supporting the halal industry development agenda which can benefit the state’s economic growth.
Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the potential of the halal industry is not limited to the food and beverage sector alone, but also involves tourism, entrepreneurship, agriculture, education, logistics and other support sectors that generate economic opportunities and improve the well-being of the people.
He said that the development of the halal industry is also part of the state’s development strategy because it can have a major impact on investment growth and job opportunities.
“The halal industry has a very broad economic spillover effect. It stimulates the growth of small and medium enterprises, strengthens the service sector, increases export activities and attracts new investments that directly benefit the people.
“This sector can strengthen Negeri Sembilan’s image as a progressive, stable state, trusted by investors and ready to meet future economic needs based on sustainability and universal values,” he said in his speech at the “Negeri Sembilan International Conference and Halal Expo” (NICHE) 2026 program, here, on Tuesday.
Aminuddin said the state government plays a role in developing the halal industry ecosystem through the provision of strategic industrial areas, infrastructure development, investment facilitation and the implementation of various initiatives to promote the growth of high-impact industries, including the halal sector.
He said the state’s strategic position in the middle of the country’s main economic corridors gives it a great advantage in emerging as a preferred destination for halal investment in Malaysia.
“We have a good infrastructure network, access to international ports and airports, a competent workforce and the support of higher education institutions that can contribute to talent development and research related to the halal industry,” he said.
He said the future of the halal industry does not only depend on physical facilities or investments but also on the ability to produce talent, produce innovation and build the confidence of the world market in the halal standards developed by the country.
— BERNAMA
