Role of Industry Players in Brunei's Halal Industry Development

The global halal market is a substantial and expanding consumer market, both domestically and internationally. With the projected increase in the world’s Muslim population by 35% by 2030, reaching 2.2 billion, the demand for halal products is expected to soar, potentially reaching USD 6.0 trillion by 2024. Brunei holds great potential to become a prominent halal hub worldwide and offer its high-quality local halal brand to the global market, contingent on the government’s concerted efforts to foster the growth of the halal industry in the country. To understand the role of industrial players in Brunei, this study aims to assess their impact, particularly considering the challenges they face in influencing the government’s direction in the country. Through an online survey, 150 respondents, who specialized in Bachelor of Halal Science, provided additional insights on the significance of industry players in shaping the development of Brunei’s halal industry. The majority of respondents believe that industry players play a significant role alongside policymakers and the Brunei government in reinforcing and continuously enhancing the nation’s halal standards, laws, and regulations. Keywords: Brunei, government, halal industry, industry development, industry player

Abstracts of the International Halal Science Conference 2023

This book presents the extended abstracts of the selected contributions to the International Halal Science Conference, held on 22-23 August 2023 by the International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), IIUM, Malaysia in collaboration with Halalan Thayyiban Research Centre, University Islam Sultan Sharif (UNISSA), Brunei Darussalam. With the increasing global interest in halal products and services, this conference is timely. Conference Title:  International Halal Science ConferenceConference Acronym: IHASC23Conference Theme: Halal Industry Sustainability Through ScienceConference Date: 22-23 August 2023Conference Venue: International Islamic University (IIUM), MalaysiaConference Organizer: International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), International Islamic University (IIUM), Malaysi