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Zulkifli Hasan: Imported Goods in Indonesia Must Have Halal Certification
Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan, announced that all imported goods in the trade sector entering Indonesia must undergo halal certification to protect the predominantly Muslim domestic consumers. This requirement is based on Ministerial Regulation No. 31 of 2024, which covers Business Licensing, Advertising, Guidance, and Supervision of Business Actors in…
Indonesia Strengthens Sharia Economy with New Halal Centers
Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Ministry of Religious Affairs, in collaboration with universities, have established Halal Centers across six regions in Sumatra: Riau Islands, North Sumatra, Aceh, Lampung, Bangka Belitung, and Lhokseumawe. This initiative aims to enhance the synergy in developing the sharia economy and finance sectors to foster inclusive…
Kemendag Adapts Exported Processed Food Products in Mataram
Miftah Farid, Director of Primary Product Export Development, inaugurated the Adaptation of Exported Processed Food Products event held in a hybrid format from Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, on Monday, 27 May. Miftah highlighted that Indonesia's processed food exports have shown positive growth over the past five years. To strengthen these…
Opportunities for Indonesian Agricultural Exports to Global Markets
Indonesia, as an agrarian nation, holds substantial potential in the agricultural sector, producing staple commodities like rice and corn, as well as horticultural products such as fruits and vegetables. This potential is further enhanced by export opportunities to global markets. Indonesia’s tropical climate is ideal for diverse agricultural production year-round,…
