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15TH HALAL CERTIFICATION BODIES CONVENTION (HCBC) 2025
14:00-18:00
Hotel Check-in (International participants)
11:00-23:00
Preparation of HCBC and The Global Halal Talk
07:30-09:30
Registration
09:30-09:40
National Anthem (Negaraku), Asmaul Husna & Al-Quran Recitation
09.40-09.50
Welcoming remarks and Keynote Address
09.50 - 10.00
Photography Session
10.00 – 10.30
Executive Talk “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.
Running Coffee
10.30-11.00
CONVENTION 1:
Halal Malaysia: Ecosystem Insights, Strategic Developments & Recent Updates
This presentation highlighted the ecosystem insights, strategic developments and most recent updates on Malaysia Halal Certification.
11.00-11.30
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
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
Plenary Session 1
Networking Lunch
14.00-16.00
CONVENTION 4
Dedicated Halal : Implementation, Challenges & Best Practices
The session will focus on implementation, significant challenges and effective methods to smart solutions without sacrificing integrity.
Mr. Othman Yusoff
Industry Advisor for National Halal Policy
16:00-16:30 PM
Plenary Session 2
Networking Evening Break
End of Day 1
09.00-10.00
CONVENTION 5:
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. Digitalizing and Harmonizing Halal Certification Processes: Building Trust, Driving Global Integration
b. Halal Slaughtering System
c. Halal Traceability System
d. Halal Ecosystem
Dr Natacha Kilpatrick
Specialist Adviser, Bilateral Relations & Trade, Ministry of Primary Industry (MPI), New Zealand
Ts Norazman bin Mat Ali (Moderator)
Director of MIMOS Berhad
10.00-10.30
Plenary Session 3
Running Coffee
10.30–11.30
CONVENTION 6:
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
Plenary Session 4
12:00-12:30
CONVENTION 7:
Updates on MyIHAB and JIAAS 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.
12.30-13.00
Plenary Session 5
Networking Lunch
14.00–15.30
CONVENTION 8:
