Journal of Islamic Economics and Philanthropy
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): February

A Competitive Analysis of Halal Industry Ecosystem Development Between Indonesia and Malaysia

Alfina Lailatul Fitriyah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Sirajul Arifin (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)



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25 Feb 2026

Abstract

The global halal industry has evolved into a competitive economic ecosystem, with Malaysia and Indonesia emerging as key players. This study aims to analyze the competitive advantages of the halal industry ecosystems in both countries through a comparative approach involving governance, financial infrastructure, and sector performance. Using a qualitative method with secondary data analysis from 2023-2025 strategic reports, this study finds significant divergence in ecosystem maturity. Malaysia, ranked 1st in the IFDI 2024, demonstrates superiority in a centralized governance model through HDC and JAKIM, as well as a dominant Islamic capital market with corporate sukuk outstanding reaching 84.6% of total bonds. In contrast, Indonesia, ranked 4th, adopts a collaborative governance model (KNEKS-BPJPH) focusing on domestic market strengthening and MSME certification. The study concludes that Malaysia’s competitive advantage lies in its mature export-oriented ecosystem and financial integration, while Indonesia’s strength lies in its massive market scale and digitalization potential.

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The Journal of Islamic Economics and Philanthropy (JIEP) is published quarterly in August, November, February, and May. The journal accepts only original empirical research, theoretical contributions, and systematic literature reviews. JIEP focuses on the intersection of Islamic economics and ...