Special address at the World Halal Conference on Halal, Youth & Lifestyle

Kuala Lumpur:(press release)Malaysia has held the reputation for being the Halal leader for decades. As the demand for halal products and services increase, it is crucial for them to take part in order to meet the growing needs for young talent in the booming Halal Industry.

“Youth: The Halal Industry Successor” is one of the main topics that will be deliberated during the 9th World Halal Conference this year, hosted by the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC).

The discussion was driven by panellist The Hon. Mr. Khairy Jamaluddin, Minister of Youth and Sports. “It is of extreme importance that the youth are engaged as the Halal Industry matures. They should take the opportunity to be involved in the industry in contributing to the growth of the Halal economy locally and internationally, especially with the aid of the Halal Innovation Ventures”, said Khairy. Khairy also added that the Youth community embraces technology such as social media and this lifestyle should be adopted into the Halal Industry.

He adds, “Many young Muslims affirm that religion plays a prime role in shaping one’s character. Muslim Youths who are the future drivers of the Muslim world should be at pace with the rest of the world in terms of technology and social exposure; yet remain steadfast in practicing Islam.”

The two-day conference themed “Halal at the Forefront of Economic and Social change,” is expected to have more than 1000 Halal Stakeholders and foreign delegates. With a Ministerial Panel Chaired by Yang Berhomat Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, the Minister of International Trade & Industry Malaysia, a Global Leaders Panel Session, several concurrent plenary sessions on specific components within the halal eco-system, e-commerce, youth and a Business Networking Galleria by collaborating partners of World Halal Conference. The conference will also see various aspects of the Halal industry including the challenges facing the global Halal economy, the rise of Halal e-commerce and new business opportunities, and the need to develop talent.