By Shikin Louis
KUCHING, Oct 4: From tasbih and kurta to food and beverages, Sarawak micro-entrepreneurs should look beyond conventional products and target the global halal market, which is estimated at more than USD3 trillion, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.
He said the huge Muslim consumer market, particularly in countries such as Saudi Arabia, presented opportunities for Sarawak businesses across various sectors, provided they understood the standards and requirements needed to enter it.
“If we can capture just 2 per cent of the market, how much is that? How many million? Hundreds of millions,” he said in his speech during the Welfare Micro-Entrepreneur Awards Ceremony 2026 in conjunction with the Sarawak Wellbest Carnival 2026 held at MetroCity Convention Centre here today.
