In Penang, non-Muslim companies make up 76% of Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM) holders from January to June, with 462 non-Muslim and 139 Muslim companies certified. Penang Islamic Religious Council president, Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid, emphasized that the certification is trusted across religious and ethnic lines. The Halal certification process in Penang has been expedited, reducing wait times from 90 to 30 working days. The growing number of certified companies, from 56 in 2008 to 1,651 in 2023, reflects rising consumer demand for Halal products. Malaysia remains a global leader in the Halal food sector.
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