ACEC Participates in Global Halal Summit 2025, Facilitating New Phase of China-Malaysia Halal Industry Cooperation

The Malaysian halal certification standard has become a globally recognized benchmark, serving as a "golden key" to the 2 billion-strong Muslim market.

KUALA LUMPUR, September 19, 2025 – The Asia China Education and Culture (ACEC) Association attended the Global Halal Summit 2025, hosted by the Malaysian government. The event saw the presence and opening remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

01 Global Recognition of Malaysian Halal Standards

Malaysia's halal certification, issued by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), is widely accepted as an international benchmark for halal compliance. This certification is recognized across more than 80 countries, making it a crucial credential for businesses targeting the global Muslim population, which exceeds 2 billion and represents nearly a quarter of the world's population.

The halal certification not only guarantees compliance with Islamic principles but also signifies product quality, safety, and corporate credibility. With the global halal market projected to surpass $2.5 trillion by 2030, Malaysian certification offers a strategic advantage for international market entry.

A growing number of Chinese companies have already obtained JAKIM certification, positioning themselves to tap into this rapidly expanding market.

02 Prime Minister YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim's Address: Emphasis on China-Malaysia Collaboration

In his keynote speech, Prime Minister highlighted the importance of strengthening ties between Malaysia and China in the halal sector. 

The Prime Minister emphasized that Malaysia should not merely act as a halal certification provider but should seek deeper collaboration through industrial partnerships and joint ventures with Chinese enterprises. This approach, he stated, would allow Malaysia to play a more proactive role in the global halal economy.

03 Strengths of the Malaysian Halal Certification System

Since the 1970s, Malaysia has been developing its national halal certification system, establishing itself as a global halal hub and setting internationally recognized standards. The Halal Development Corporation (HDC) continues to promote the internationalization of Malaysian halal certification by aligning with major global standards.

For Chinese businesses, obtaining Malaysian halal certification is a strategic move to access Muslim markets worldwide. While China’s domestic halal industry is valued at approximately $100 billion, its share of global halal trade remains below 1%, indicating significant growth potential through certification and cross-border cooperation.

With the successful conclusion of the Global Halal Summit 2025, ACEC is poised to strengthen its role as a bridge between China and Malaysia, driving progress in halal standard alignment, industrial cooperation, and talent development.