INTERNATIONAL HALAL & MUSLIM-FRIENDLY BUSINESS & RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2026

Date: 9th - 11th June 2026
Venue: Royale Chulan Seremban

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Welcome remarks: IFEA Halal Centre

Opening Speech: UiTM Vice Chancellor

Guest of Honor Speech: JAKIM / Ministry Level

Guest of Honor Speech: Menteri Besar / Seremban City Council Office

Launching: Guest of Honour, VIP (JAKIM/Minister), UITM, IFEA & Sponsors

"Halal Integrity in a Global Market: Challenges & Solutions”
- Building trust in Halal supply chains.
- Safeguarding Halal against food fraud and scandals.
- Role of authorities in protecting consumer confidence.
- Artificial Intelligence in Halal auditing – potential and risks.

Speaker: TBC

“Why Negeri Sembilan is the Next Halal Growth State”
- Positioning Negeri Sembilan as a Halal hub.
- Halal as an Economic Driver for Negeri Sembilan
- Cluster Advantage: From Techpark@Enstek to HALMAS Industrial Parks
- Opportunities for SMEs in Halal manufacturing and exports.
- Policy direction to support Halal entrepreneurs.
- Land, Incentives & Infrastructure: Enstek as Strategic Halal Investment Zone
- SME Ecosystem in Enstek: Supporting Upstream & Downstream Halal Entrepreneurs”
- Opportunities for SMEs in ingredient supply, packaging, lab services, testing, support services.

Speaker: TBC

Misuse of Halal logo or vague product statements
(“Muslim choice,” “Halal taste”) → consumer confusion.

Potential Sub-topics:
Do’s and Don’ts for Halal product labelling (e.g., font, placement, claim wording).
Emerging idea: Blockchain-based “Halal passport” for each product.
Preventing food fraud & mislabelling in local markets.

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Halal Supply Chain & Local Industry Issues
Potentila Sub-topics:
- Raw material dependency: How Malaysia can reduce imports of Halal ingredients.
- Halal logistics: Segregation in cold chain and domestic transport.
- Food service sector: Ensuring integrity in restaurant chains and food outlets.
- SME dilemmas: Certification cost, training gaps, lack of in-house Halal executives.
- Blockchain for traceability: Case studies and feasibility for Malaysia.
- QR and digital Halal certificates: Consumer empowerment and fraud prevention.
- Digital Halal management systems for SMEs.

Speaker: TBC

Exclusive Roundtable
Limited 20-seat executive session with MB Negeri Sembilan, JAKIM/ MIDA.

**Invitation-only — for Platinum sponsors, key investors, and registered participants.

Cross-Border Recognition & Trade Challenges
Potential Sub-topics:
- Certificate cross-recognition: Malaysia vs Indonesia (BPJPH),
- Indonesia’s mandatory Halal law: New rules for Malaysian exporters.
- ASEAN harmonisation: Can we move towards a single Halal framework?
- China’s Halal demand: Aligning Malaysian standards to tap the market.

Panelist: TBC
Moderator: TBC

Industry Voices: What Businesses Want from Halal Authorities

Guiding Questions:
1. What are the biggest barriers businesses face in Halal certification?
2. How can authorities simplify processes without compromising integrity?
3. What role should certification bodies play in helping SMEs?
4. How do multinationals (Nestlé, Ajinomoto) see Malaysia’s Halal leadership?
5. What regulatory changes would make Malaysia more competitive?
6. Anchor Investments & Job Creation: The Ajinomoto Case in Enstek - Study Ajinomoto’s plant: capital, technology, output, export orientation, and local impact.

Panelist: TBC
Moderator: TBC

Many Malaysian & ASEAN manufacturers produce OEM/private label goods for other brands.

Confusion: Should the brand owner or OEM factory apply for Halal certification?

Risk of brand misuse – Halal-certified factory producing non-Halal products under different labels.

Confidentiality barriers: brand owners reluctant to disclose formulations to CBs.

Benefits & Risks Discussion:
- Benefit: expands market access for SMEs & brand owners quickly.
- Risk: inconsistency between brand claims and certified processes.

Sub-topics:
- Legal accountability for Halal claims in OEM partnerships.
- Supply chain visibility for subcontracted products.
- Standardising documentation for OEM Halal verification.

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Opening Remark: TBC

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Recap Day 1 & Introduce MF Business Theme

Muslim-Friendly Standards: A New Benchmark for Tourism & Services

Speaker: TBC

Global Brand Perspectives: Serving Muslim Consumers Worldwide

How Muslim Tourism is reshaping the global idustry?

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Academic Day Introduction

*MOU Signing*

Integrating Industry & Academia: Joint Roadmap for Halal & Muslim-Friendly Advancement