Jakarta, Sept. 19 -- The Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency is encouraging creative economy to play a greater role in strengthening halal industry ecosystem by developing value-added products that are competitive in global markets.

Minister of Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency Teuku Riefky Harsya said strengthening the halal economy was closely linked to the development of the creative economy, particularly in creating products that not only meet consumer needs but also have distinctive identities and added value.

"We believe halal certification is not only related to religious aspects, but also concerns health and lifestyle issues," Harsya said in a statement received here on Saturday.

"Many creati...