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By RRI

Jakarta – Head of Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH), Ahmad Haikal Hasan, announced the Indonesian government’s renewed commitment to establishing itself as a global halal hub by 2029. He delivered the statement during a Working Meeting between Commission VIII alongside the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) in Jakarta, Monday (11/17/2025).

The discussion emphasized Jakarta’s prospective role as the future epicenter of the global halal ecosystem.

Strategic Roadmap Aligns with Indonesia Emas 2045 Vision

Ahmad Haikal Hasan revealed that Indonesia has developed a comprehensive long-term strategic roadmap harmonizing with the national vision of Indonesia Emas 2045.

Haikal stressed that the blueprint aims to fortify Indonesia’s standing in the global halal sector. “The essence is the realization of a Global Halal Center by 2029. We have prepared the steps to make Indonesia the World’s Halal Center. Jakarta will become the capital of the halal world,” Haikal stated.

Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Spans Nine Ministries, Key Institutions

He further explained that BPJPH has broadened cooperation with ministries alongside institutions nationwide. The collaboration encompasses nine ministries with three government agencies, including the police.

The network additionally includes the Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI), regional governments, state-owned enterprises, private companies, e-commerce platforms.

“We have taken strategic steps through cooperation with nine ministries. We also coordinate with several institutions, including the police with MUI. Regional governments, state-owned enterprises, private sectors, e-commerce platforms are also involved,” he said.

Concrete Achievements Support Global Hub Ambitions

Several accomplishments now reinforce Indonesia’s objective of becoming a global halal hub. Indonesia’s national halal laboratory can now detect 46 DNA markers with enhanced precision. BPJPH is preparing four million halal supervisors nationwide. Halal certification for MSMEs has also surpassed 1.1 million business actors.

Original Article:

RRI. (2025). Indonesia targets global halal hub status 2029. RRI. Retrieved from https://rri.co.id/en/international/1981166/indonesia-targets-global-halal-hub-status-2029