Mihas 2025 to strengthen halal trade
PARIS: Malaysia is set to welcome global halal industry leaders to the 21st edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas 2025), taking place from Sept 17 to 20 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) in Kuala Lumpur.
Hosted by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) and organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade), Mihas continues to serve as the world's largest halal trade exhibition — bringing together buyers, sellers and industry leaders from over 90 countries.
This year, five French buyers from the modest fashion as well as food and beverage sectors are confirmed to participate in Mihas' flagship International Sourcing Programme (INSP). Their participation reflects the growing global recognition of halal certification as a mark of quality, traceability and ethical assurance for consumers worldwide, regardless of faith.
'Mihas is more than a trade event — it is a global platform for innovation, sustainability and quality,' said Malaysia's ambassador to France Datuk Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim.
'Halal is increasingly recognised worldwide as a value-based certification that ensures safety, cleanliness and integrity.
'Mihas is more than a trade event — it is a global platform for innovation, sustainability and quality,' said Eldeen Husaini.
'It is not just for Muslims — it represents a trusted system of quality control, traceability and ethical assurance for all consumers. I am delighted to see significant French participation this year, as Malaysia continues to build bridges across halal economies and open new avenues for global partnerships.'
In line with current market trends, Mihas also showcases products that emphasise organic, vegan and sustainable practices, broadening its appeal to the conscious consumer segment worldwide
According to the Halal Industry Master Plan (HIMP), demand for halal products is estimated at over US$3 trillion and is projected to reach US$ 5 trillion by 2030.
'Beyond Malaysia, Mihas is a strategic gateway to the wider Asean market of over 680 million people,' said Sebastien Chan Yik Sing, the newly appointed economic counsellor at the Embassy of Malaysia in Paris, succeeding Zuhaila Sedek.
'French buyers can leverage Mihas not only to source quality halal products, but also to connect with the fast-growing Asean market through Malaysia's trusted and well-established halal ecosystem.'
As Malaysia assumes the Asean chairmanship in 2025, halal trade has been elevated as one of the Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs). Mihas 2025 will reflect this emphasis through special Asean and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) pavilions — further connecting regional and international halal markets.
In 2024, Mihas recorded RM4.3bil in sales and welcomed over 43,000 visitors.
The upcoming 21st edition, themed 'Pinnacle of Halal Excellence,' aims to surpass these milestones with a sales target of RM4.5bil, featuring cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) tools via the Madani Digital Trade (MDT) platform to enhance real-time sourcing, matchmaking and trade connections.
For more information about Mihas and participation opportunities, visit www.mihas.com.my.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New Straits Times
21 minutes ago
- New Straits Times
Hamzah chides Tengku Zafrul for not being around for 13MP debate
KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin chided Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz for leaving the Dewan Rakyat during a debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan. This came as the debate touched on alleged compromises made in exchange for United States tariff reductions. The claims were raised by Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang), who cited a foreign media report suggesting that two conditions — halal certification and rare earth exports — could be relaxed as part of negotiations with the US for tariff reductions for Malaysia. "I was informed during a meeting of the Special Select Committee on International Relations and International Trade, of which I am a member representing the opposition, that the US had indeed asked whether Malaysia was interested in offering our rare earths as part of the negotiations. "Why hasn't the minister given a clear answer on this matter?" he questioned during Hamzah's speech to debate the 13MP. Hamzah then stood again, stating that the minister had left the House. "He was here (earlier but) he walked out. It's fine. The matter is recorded in the Hansard, so he can answer later," he said. Hamzah urged the government to be transparent on whether any such compromises were made, as claimed by Wan Fayhsal. On Aug 2, the US announced that it had lowered its tariffs on imports from Malaysia to 19 per cent, bringing a wave of relief to the country's export-heavy industries and the local stock market. The new rate — a reduction from the original 25 per cent — is on a par with regional neighbours such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Cambodia.
Sinar Daily
an hour ago
- Sinar Daily
Malaysia must be ready for possibility of additional tariffs on semiconductors
Among the commitments made between Malaysia and the United States is the procurement of goods by multinational companies in the semiconductor, aerospace, and data centre sectors valued at US$150 billion over five years. 04 Aug 2025 04:43pm Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz - Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia must be ready and prepared for the possibility of additional tariffs being imposed on the semiconductor industry by the United States (US), said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. "Although semiconductor products are currently exempt from (US) retaliatory tariffs, they are under investigation pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which allows the US to impose additional tariffs on national security grounds,' he told Dewan Rakyat during a ministerial briefing on trade negotiations with the US. Tengku Zafrul emphasised that with the finalisation of the agreement with the US, the government is committed to ensuring Malaysia can continue to strengthen bilateral trade and investment, while maintaining strategic cooperation with other trading partners without sacrificing the nation's sovereignty and economic stability. - Bernama photo Tengku Zafrul said that to help reduce the bilateral trade deficit, the US is encouraging Malaysia to increase commercial considerations such as procurement from, and investment in, as part of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade's (ART) "Section 6 - Commercial Consideration' that will be signed with the US soon. Among the commitments made between Malaysia and the United States is the procurement of goods by multinational companies in the semiconductor, aerospace, and data centre sectors valued at US$150 billion (US$1 = RM4.24) over five years. Meanwhile, Tengku Zafrul said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will monitor the implementation of these commitments to ensure they are correctly executed and bring long-term benefits to the country. "For local industries, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the MADANI government will continue to support them in facing these geopolitical challenges, including helping them adapt their business processes and exports to the US in response to the implementation of retaliatory tariffs. "MITI and its agencies will carry out outreach programmes for the relevant sectors soon,' he added. Tengku Zafrul emphasised that with the finalisation of the agreement with the US, the government is committed to ensuring Malaysia can continue to strengthen bilateral trade and investment, while maintaining strategic cooperation with other trading partners without sacrificing the nation's sovereignty and economic stability. - BERNAMA More Like This
New Straits Times
an hour ago
- New Straits Times
Malaysia to buy, invest over US$240bil in US to reduce trade gap
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has committed to US$242.56 billion (RM1.14 trillion) in purchases and investments in the United States as part of efforts to narrow the trade imbalance between the two countries. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the commercial considerations helped secure a lower 19 per cent US tariff, down from 25 per cent. "To address the bilateral trade deficit that favours Malaysia, the US encourages Malaysia to undertake procurement from and investment in the US under Section 6 of this agreement," he told Parliament today. The deals made between Malaysia and the US include the procurement of Boeing aircraft by Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) worth US$19 billion as part of a long-term, phased plan to renew and expand its fleet capacity. Multinational companies are set to procure goods in the semiconductor, aerospace, and data centre sectors worth a total of US$150 billion over five years. Petronas has committed to the annual procurement of liquefied natural gas valued at US$3.4 billion. Telekom Malaysia Bhd will procure telecommunications products amounting to US$119 million, while Tenaga Nasional Bhd will buy coal valued at US$42.6 million annually. Furthermore, Malaysia will undertake cross-border investments in the United States amounting to US$70 billion over 10 years.
