Selangor’s halal ecosystem shows Quranic principles in practice - MB
He said over the years, the state has introduced programmes to support small entrepreneurs, expand access to financing and training and help families build stable, dignified livelihoods.
KUALA LUMPUR - Selangor’s long-standing work in halal governance is one of the clearest examples of Quranic values in practice.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said for more than 50 years, the state has built a strong halal ecosystem involving government, industry and community.
Today, he said the state is home to one of the most active halal ecosystem in the country, with many certified companies operating under frameworks of clarity, accountability and integrity.
He said over the years, the state has introduced programmes to support small entrepreneurs, expand access to financing and training and help families build stable, dignified livelihoods.
"Among the many efforts we have pursued, halal governance stands out as one of the most visible examples of how Quranic values can be translated into policy and system.
"For more than half a century, Selangor has worked to institutionalise halal supervision, treating it as a shared amanah (trust) between government, industry and community," he said when officiating the World #Quran Convention 2025, at the Perdana Hall, Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry, here, today.
He said halal was not the only expression of Quranic economics, but it was one concrete example.
The larger mission, he said was to ensure that every policy, every programme and every partnership reflected the spirit of justice, ihsan (good) and amanah that the Quran calls to uphold.
In his keynote address, Amirudin shared that a verse from Surah Al-Balad has guided him since he became Menteri Besar in 2018.
He said verse 17 of the surah emphasised patience and compassion, values he said were essential in leadership.
"For me, this verse is a reminder that leadership is never about choosing the easy road. It is about choosing the harder, higher path, the path of patience, integrity and shared responsibility. It is a path where strength is always balanced with mercy and policy always grounded in compassion.
"This is the kind of moral backbone we need if we truly seek to build just and resilient societies in a time of global uncertainty," he said.
The convention’s theme, Surah Al-Saff, focuses on discipline, unity and integrity.
Amirudin said the surah calls Muslims to align words with actions, work together with purpose and treat economic efforts as part of their responsibility to Allah SWT.
"When we connect Surah Al-Balad and Surah Al-Saff, we see a complete picture. Al-Balad shapes our heart and character as leaders and citizens.
"Al-Saff shapes our structure, discipline and strategy as an ummah," he said.
Amirudin stressed that a Quranic economic approach goes beyond regulations.
He said it is about protecting the vulnerable, circulating wealth fairly, rejecting exploitation and ensuring that no one is left behind.
If it is done right, he said economic life would become more than survival or competition.
"It becomes part of our collective ibadah, an expression of worship and responsibility before Allah," he added.
He also praised the convention’s #Saff12Movement, which connects Quranic guidance to 12 key sectors of society.
He said this framework can help turn Quranic teachings into real action, especially as the world is facing challenges such as inequality, environmental pressures and declining trust in institutions.
"No single state and no single country can build a Quranic economy alone," he said adding that Selangor comes as a partner, ready to learn and ready to offer its experiences, systems and lessons.
He called for the next decade to be a period of collaboration, where Muslim leaders, scholars and industries work together to turn “Revelation to Innovation” into a practical culture.
"Let every institution we lead reflect justice and ihsan. Let every policy we design mirror amanah and transparency. Let every economic initiative we champion uphold human dignity and protect the weak and let every effort we make become part of our tijarah (transaction) with Allah, a trade that enriches humanity and secures reward in the Hereafter," he said.
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