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| Source: WHC. Khairy. |
Malaysia has held a reputation as a halal leader, and it is now crucial for the country to meet the need for young talent in the booming halal Industry, said the honourable Khairy Jamaluddin, Minister of Youth and Sports of Malaysia, in a special address at the World Halal Conference 2016 which is hosted by the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC).
In a speech titled Youth: The Halal Industry Successor Khairy said: “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.”
Khairy also said that as youth embrace technology such as social media, this lifestyle should be supported by the halal industry. He said, "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 host more than 1,000 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 ecosystem, 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.