KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) — SME Bank Malaysia Berhad (“SME Bank”) reaffirms its commitment in playing a pivotal role to advance the Government’s Halal Industry Master Plan 2030 (“HIMP 2030”) through its five-year Halal Roadmap, anchored by the Bank’s robust Islamic financing propositions, as well as its ongoing capacity-building and capability development initiatives to stimulate the vibrancy of the Halal sector.
Datuk Dr. Mohammad Hardee Ibrahim, Acting Group President/Chief Executive Officer of SME Bank said, “Our commitment in supporting the Government’s HIMP 2030 is reflected through the development of our five-year comprehensive Halal Roadmap, which encompasses effective Shariah-compliant financial solutions. This roadmap supports the Halal ecosystem through three core pillars: capacity building, product innovation and funding, alongside efforts for Halal globalisation and are designed to help businesses obtain Halal certification, whilst providing them with easier access to capital and empowering them to grow within the Halal market, both in the domestic and international landscape.”