Shafaqna English- Malaysia’s Westports Holdings and Maybank Islamic are eyeing China’s fast-expanding Halal food-beverage market, projected to hit $217.1 billion by 2034, as part of efforts to position Malaysia as a regional Halal logistics and finance hub, according to the Edge Malaysia.
Westports group managing director Datuk Eddie Lee said the port operator plans to showcase Malaysia’s Halal logistics capabilities at MIHAS@Shanghai 2025, held alongside the China International Import Expo (CIIE). With 20% of Westports’ container volume already linked to China, Lee said the company aims to ensure “full Halal compliance and transparency” to strengthen credibility.
Meanwhile, Maybank Islamic programme director Dr Muhd Ramadhan Fitri Ellias said the bank will bring Malaysian MSMEs to meet Chinese partners such as Alibaba Group, helping them expand distribution and investment opportunities.
He added that growing awareness among Chinese consumers is driving Halal demand beyond religion, viewing it instead as a symbol of hygiene, integrity, and quality. “Halal logistics and finance will be key to connecting Malaysia and China’s Halal industries,” he said.
Source: Edge Malaysia