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KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will continue to empower the halal industry, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the Sabah Islamic Religious Council (Muis) Halal Hub, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

He said this initiative aligns with the state government's efforts to enhance the overall halal industry, emphasising that halal certification ensures products meet high standards of cleanliness and compliance with the Syariah principles.

Hajiji stressed the importance of halal certification in assuring consumers of a product's halal status, safety and quality, thereby facilitating SMEs in promoting their products both locally and internationally.

He expressed hope that Muis would continue to expand its efforts in assisting SMEs across Sabah in obtaining the Cottage Industry Halal Certificate (SHIK) which is beneficial for entrepreneurs without a dedicated processing facility or permanent factory.

"I encourage SME entrepreneurs to seize this opportunity to obtain the Malaysian Halal certificate, thereby expanding their business prospects," he said in his speech at the Sabah International Halal Expo (Sahex) 2024, delivered by Sabah Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif.