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MIHAS Halal trade expansion in Malaysia

Overview

The MIHAS Knowledge Hub has transitioned from a traditional four-day exhibition model into a year-round trade intelligence platform. This initiative aims to bolster the global competitiveness of Malaysian exporters through AI-driven content, digital webinars, and various knowledge-sharing sessions. Following this expansion, the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2026) opened at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur. Hosted by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and organized by MATRADE, the four-day event features 1,700 companies and aims to generate RM5 billion in total sales value. The showcase incorporates a new AI-powered system for business matching and multilingual support to facilitate international trade across 14 Halal economy sectors. The exhibition includes approximately 2,000 booths and expects to welcome 50,000 visitors from 45 different countries. Sectors represented include food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care, modest fashion, halal logistics, Islamic finance, and technology. During the event, the presence of a Libya Pavilion highlighted strengthening bilateral ties. Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Libya reached RM1.03 billion in 2025, representing a 38.9% increase from the previous year. Furthermore, Malaysian exports to Libya, including chemicals, machinery, and palm oil, grew by 73.4% year-on-year during the first eight months of 2026. This activity occurs amid broader economic momentum in Malaysia, where total trade reached RM2.51 trillion by August 2026. MIHAS 2026 has demonstrated early success, recording RM5.2 billion in sales within its first two days. This performance aligns with Malaysia’s strategic goal to reach RM80 billion in halal exports by 2030. To support this, the nation is seeking to expand its halal market into pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and logistics, while pursuing closer certification recognition with Indonesia and establishing an ASEAN Halal Council. Beyond the halal sector, Malaysia is deepening regional economic cooperation.

Entities

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation · Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry · Malaysia International Halal Showcase · Ahmad Zahid Hamidi · Dato’ Indera Abu Bakar Yusof

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Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Malaysia reports strong trade growth and halal sector expansion

    Malaysia reports strong economic growth, with trade reaching RM2.51 trillion by August 2026 and the halal industry targeting RM80 billion in exports by 2030 through initiatives like MIHAS 2026.

  2. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    MIHAS 2026 Halal trade show opens in Kuala Lumpur

    The 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2026) has opened in Kuala Lumpur, targeting RM5 billion in sales through 1,700 companies and new AI-driven business matching technology.

  3. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    MIHAS Knowledge Hub expands into year-round platform for Halal market exports

    The MIHAS Knowledge Hub has evolved into a year-round trade intelligence platform to support Malaysian exporters in the global Halal market through AI-driven insights and digital programming.

Sources

alvinology.com · berita.rtm.gov.my · businessintelligence.mo · ebnewsdaily.co.za · malay.news · malaysian-business.com · mesazhi.com · mida.gov.my · panafricanvisions.com · sondakika.com · starrfm.com.gh · thesun.my · tvsarawak.my · vietnamplus.vn · vir.com.vn

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