Jakarta, Oct. 31 -- Head of the Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), Ahmad Haikal Hasan, called on all regional governments to actively facilitate micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in halal certification.

This, according to him, aligns with the Asta Cita missions of President Prabowo Subianto to realize the economic independence of the people, strengthen MSMEs, and achieve national food sovereignty.

"Regional governments must facilitate halal certification for MSMEs that need assistance. We must make the process easier for them and strengthen them together," he said in a statement on Friday.

He also asserted that regional government support is essential to ensure micro and small business players who face limita...