Kuala Lumpur, June 17 -- The Veterans Association of Malaysian Armed Forces (VAMAF) is planning to assist Vietnam in establishing a Halal food centre to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance Malaysia's global trade outreach.

VAMAF President Datuk Shaharuddin Omar shared the plan at the association's 103rd anniversary ceremony, noting support from the Vietnam Veterans Association. The initiative is expected to open new markets for Malaysian Halal products and improve livelihoods for its members.

The cooperation aims to streamline food import procedures into Malaysia by enabling the certification of Vietnamese Halal-certified factories to distribute local products. This move can also contribute to Malaysia's long-term food security polici...