Indonesia’s Halal Industry Eyeing Middle-Class Muslims; Stakeholders Asked to Boost Productivity: Vice President

Indonesia’s Halal industry is looking to tap into the vast market of middle-class Muslims with high awareness of the Halal issue, according to Ma’ruf Amin, Vice President of Indonesia. In addition, Amin appealed to all stakeholders in the Halal industry to boost productivity.

Why it matters?

Middle-class Muslims with high Halal awareness are important for the growth of the Halal industry, which includes Halal food, Halal fashion, Halal healthcare, Halal travel and more. Indonesia is a potential market for Shariah Economy and Finance, however, the country has not yet reaped the benefits of the potential and is still the largest consumer of world Halal products. Amin emphasised the importance for Indonesia to build and strengthen its Halal...