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15TH HALAL CERTIFICATION BODIES CONVENTION (HCBC) 2025
2:00-6:00 PM
Hotel Check-in (International participants)
11:00-17:00 AM
Preparation of HCBC and The Regal Global Halal Talk
08:30-09:30 AM
Registration
09:30-09:40 AM
National Anthem (Negaraku) & Recitation of Doa
09.40-09.50 AM
Welcoming remarks
by the Honourable Senator Dato’ Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Na'im bin Haji Mokhtar Minister in the Prime Ministers’ Department (Religious Affairs)
09.50-10.20 AM
Keynote Address “Igniting Excellence: Bridging Halal Worldwide”
This section will present perspectives from Malaysia, ASEAN in general, the OIC countries, and the GCC countries regarding ways to raise and collaborate to shape the future of global halal certification.
10:20-10:30 AM
Photography Session
Running Coffee
10.30-11.00 AM
CONVENTION 1:
Updates on Framework Malaysian Procedure for Recognizing Halal Certification Bodies
This presentation covered the key outcome and most recent updates on Malaysia's Procedure for Recognizing Halal Certification Bodies.
11.00-11.30 AM
CONVENTION 2:
Recent Fatwa Developments on Contemporary Halal Issues
This session will provide insights on newly halal issues that require the latest fatwa views.
11.30-12.00 PM
CONVENTION 3:
Halal and Hospitality: Driving Muslim Tourist Growth Towards Visit Malaysia 2026
This session highlights Malaysia’s strategic efforts to strengthen its position as a preferred Muslim-friendly destination, focusing on the role of recognition programmes, importance of Halal standards, positioning as an Umrah transit hub for Asian pilgrims and promotional initiatives in attracting Muslim tourists in support of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.
12:00-12:30 PM
Plenary Session
Networking Lunch
02.00-04.00 PM
BREAK-OUT ROOM SESSION
Round Table Discussion: Non-Dedicated Halal Production: A Direct Threat to Halal Compliance
This session will highlight major obstacles and efficient approaches to smart solutions without sacrificing integrity.
by region:
i. Asia
ii. Europe
iii. Authority
iv. Oceania
04:00-04:30 PM
BREAK-OUT ROOM SESSION
Resolution
by JAKIM’s representative / HCB’s representative
Networking Evening Break
End of Day 1
09.00-10.00 AM
CONVENTION 4:
Highlights Adherence To Islamic Law In Technological Development
This topic supports digitization activities that are in accordance with current technology developments, cutting bureaucratic red tape and boosting the efficiency by ensuring halal integrity is always preserved.
Area of concern on halal technology:
a. Halal Certification System
b. Halal Slaughtering System
c. Halal Traceability System
d. Halal Ecosystem
10.00-10.30 AM
Plenary Session 2
09.00-10.00 AM
CONVENTION 5:
Exploring Halal Forensics: Integrating Islamic Jurisprudence with Modern Science
This session will focus on using scientific ways to identify non-halal substances in halal products.
Area of concern on halal forensic:
a. Overview on Halal Analysis
b. Halal Laboratory Accreditation
c. Authentication of Halal Parameter Analysis
11.30-12.00 PM
Plenary Session 3
Running Coffee
12:00-12:30 PM
CONVENTION 6:
Updates on MyIHAB and JIASS System
This presentation provided updates on the halal application system for the Halal Certification Body and the Halal Slaughterhouse Plant in the exporting country that sought to market halal meat products into Malaysia.
11.30-12.00 PM
Plenary Session 4
Networking Lunch
12:00-12:30 PM
CONVENTION 7:
Sustainability and Food Security in the Halal Industry on Regulatory Perspective
These sessions reflect a focus on the results or impacts of regulatory efforts in addressing sustainability and food security within the halal sector.
Food Safety and Quality Programme (FSQP)
Panelist
