Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is ready to strengthen cooperation in the halal sector with countries in Africa, as stated in a meeting with South African Islamic leaders in Johannesburg.
He said this included the development of halal certification as well as capacity building that could provide added value to the local Muslim community.
“Starting today’s programme with an engagement session with South African Islamic leaders, a meeting that opened up a meaningful space for us to discuss, exchange views, and identify efforts to strengthen the development of the ummah,” he said in a post on social media after the meeting.
“As a symbol of brotherhood, I also donated a special edition copy of the Quran with rehal, in addition to four boxes of English-language and Tajweed-translated Qurans,” he said.
Anwar, who is on a four-day working visit starting Nov 20, is to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg as a guest of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The prime minister was invited to attend the summit, from Nov 22-23, in Malaysia’s capacity as the Asean 2025 chair.
Anwar, who is also the finance minister, was accompanied by Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa, government officials, and business delegations.
- Bernama
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