New Zealand has signed an agreement to streamline its halal certification processes, aiming to expand exports to Malaysian markets The Prime Minister noted there are opportunities to capitalise on the halal economy beyond the meat industry, highlighting potential growth in halal-compliant areas like cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, speciality ingredients, and tourism services. The global halal market is estimated to be worth more than two trillion US dollars To discuss the halal- economy in more detail, Imraan Ali talks to Jesse. Imraan is the General Manager of FIANZ Business - that's the national body that represents the Muslim community in New Zealand