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From food to fashion and finance, Malaysia’s halal industry seeks bigger slice of the pie

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hzhalal - Ms Umamah Ali looking at prayerwear for Muslim women at a stall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Pic taken Feb 19, 2023.

Halal food, finance, tourism, modest fashion and pharmaceuticals have been modified to respect Islamic syariah laws.

ST PHOTO: HAZLIN HASSAN

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Madam Aida Nurin, 44, used to find it difficult to find clothes that met religious obligations without looking too fuddy-duddy.

“I’m thankful it’s so easy to find fashionable modest clothing now. It’s available everywhere and online as well,” said the Muslim mother of three, who works in a bank.

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