As of Monday, 5 May, all applications for the Malaysian Halal Certification are being processed electronically. This shift to a digital process is part of efforts by the government to meet a growing industry demand.
According to Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) director general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee, successful applications will receive digital certificates through the MYeHALAL platform. The applicants can print the certificates out on their own if they choose, but there is an option to acquire a physical copy from the government body for a fee.
Sirajuddin explained that companies requiring a physical certificate must submit a formal request. He also clarified that the printed certificates are considered reprints and are therefore charged in accordance with Clause 13 of the Malaysian Halal Certification Procedure Manual (Domestic) 2020.
The digitisation of the certification process serves to streamline service delivery and mitigate bureaucratic delays, as well as increasing the efficiency of the process. Sirajuddin stated that the change is a reflection of JAKIM’s commitment to the principles of Malaysia Madani, as well as the government’s broader goal to modernise public services.
(Source: The Edge Malaysia)
