Supporting Regional Committee On Sharia Economics And Finance, Vice President Describes Four Strategies To Develop Halal MSEs

Vice President Ma'ruf Amin/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin explained the government's four strategies in encouraging the acceleration of the development of halal micro and small enterprises (UMK). the online closing of the Syawal 1443 H Festival, from the Vice President's Official Residence in Jakarta, Thursday 9 June, as the press release received. The vice president said KDEKS had been formed in West Sumatra and would be followed in Riau, West Java, and others. The second step , continued the Vice President, the business process for halal certification continues to be refined, including efforts to accelerate the achievement of the target of facilitating 10 million halal micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). further increase the added value and competitiveness of MSE products, as well as strengthen product quality assurance, namely safe, hygienic, and safe in accordance with the Shari'a. The Vice President also expressed his appreciation for the active role of LPPOM MUI in halal certification. "As a pioneer of halal certification and an icon of halal labels for Indonesian halal products, I hope that LPPOM MUI will continue to maintain its commitment in carrying out the halal certification function that is He also asked LPPOM-MUI, the Halal Product Guarantee Agency (BPJPH), and various related parties to continue to work together to support the halal certification acceleration program, especially for MSEs.

The third step, according to the Vice President, is the establishment and optimization of the halal industrial area (KIH) as a strategy for strengthening the halal value chain. The fourth step is to continue to accelerate the domestic halal industry ecosystem, which is expected to strengthen the capacity and quality of the halal product industry. The vice president is optimistic with "The government, through the National Committee for Islamic Economy and Finance, will continue to encourage the consolidation of various facilitation programs in related ministries and institutions, to provide convenience in terms of development the capacity of MSEs, legality of licensing, access to finance, and expansion of market access," he explained. LPPOM MUI Main Director Muti Arintawati conveyed that the Syawal Festival, which has been initiated since 2021, is LPPOM MUI's commitment to continue to support the government's efforts to increase the production of Indonesian halal products ag with global competitiveness. Muti added, the Shawwal Festival in 2022 is focused on training for halal communities, activists, and influencers to provide knowledge about halal requirements and also the halal certification process to MSEs in Indonesia.