Halal certification guides
Explanations grounded in what JAKIM publishes itself. Every article lists its sources at the foot so you can check the official document directly.
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Analysis · Food & beverage
Malaysia's Halal Exports by Category: Ingredients Are Almost as Big as Food
Food holds 53.8% of Malaysia's halal exports. The second category surprises most people — and it is not cosmetics.
Steven YC Tan · 1 min read
Lists & rankings · Industry & export
Malaysia's Halal Manufacturing Map: All 16 States Ranked (2026)
Where is Malaysia's halal manufacturing actually located? Every state, by total records and by contract manufacturing plants.
Aiman Zafran · 1 min read
Analysis · Industry & export
Malaysia's Halal Parks: 22 Parks, 14 Accredited, Only 8 Effectively Used
Malaysia has designated 5,484 hectares for halal parks. Eighty-five percent of it is still undeveloped — and the government itself says why.
Aekphusit Boonsiriyotthakul · 2 min read
Analysis · Pharmaceutical & supplements
Malaysia's Pharmaceutical Exports Jumped 35.3% in 2025 — But It Is Still a USD 2 Billion Net Importer
A rarely reported growth figure, and the context that usually gets left out: Malaysia imports over four times the value of medicines it exports.
Huyen Nguyen · 2 min read
Analysis · Food & beverage
Malaysia's Processed Food Exports Hit a Record in 2025 — Then Fell 12.4% in 2026
MATRADE called 2025 the highest export value ever recorded. The first half of 2026 tells a very different story, and almost nobody is writing about it.
Steven YC Tan · 2 min read
Analysis · Halal certification
Nine reasons a halal certificate application fails
JAKIM publishes the circumstances in which an application will not succeed. Most are avoidable before you apply.
1 min read
Guides · Cosmetics & skincare
OEM, ODM, private label: what actually differs, and which one you need
Three terms half the industry uses interchangeably. The difference decides who owns your formulation — and that decides whether you can ever change factories.
Racheal Tan · 2 min read
Analysis · Pharmaceutical & supplements
Only 29 Halal Factories in Malaysia Can Make Both Your Supplement and Your Skincare
Brands wanting one factory for a whole range have far narrower options than they expect.
Aekphusit Boonsiriyotthakul · 4 min read
Guides · Cosmetics & skincare
Only a fraction of Malaysia's halal cosmetic companies can manufacture for you
A search for “halal cosmetic factory” returns hundreds of companies. Most of them cannot make a product for your brand — and JAKIM's records show exactly why.
Aisyah Rahman · 2 min read
Analysis · Industry & export
Seven Numbers About Malaysia's Halal Industry That Are Routinely Quoted Wrong
Some of the most repeated figures about Malaysia's halal industry are out of date, misattributed, or forecasts presented as fact. Here is what the official sources actually say.
Aiman Zafran · 2 min read
Guides · Cosmetics & skincare
Ten questions before you choose a halal cosmetic manufacturer
A checklist you can work through before signing anything — and three of them you can answer yourself, today, without asking anyone.
Aisyah Rahman · 2 min read
Analysis · Industry & export
The US$2.60 Trillion Muslim Consumer Market, Broken Down by Sector
Global Muslim consumer spending reached US$2.60 trillion in 2024. Halal cosmetics is the smallest sector — and that is good news for Malaysian factories.
Racheal Tan · 1 min read
These guides are explanatory and are not formal compliance advice. JAKIM is the sole authority for Malaysian halal certification — consult the official portal before making business decisions.