BPJPH Halal Product Guarantee Service Strengthens Synergy with MUI, LPPOM, and ALPHI
The Indonesian Halal Product Guarantee Agency (BPJPH) held an iftar gathering with stakeholders in the national halal product guarantee service, including the Indonesian Islamic Scholars Council (Majelis Ulama Indonesia—MUI), the LPPOM Halal Inspection Agency, and the Indonesian Halal Inspection Bodies Association (Asosiasi Lembaga Pemeriksa Halal Indonesia—ALPHI).
The event, held at the BPJPH Building in Jakarta on Friday, 13 March 2026, served as a coordination platform and an opportunity to strengthen brotherhood and collaborative synergy in delivering halal product guarantees.
The gathering was attended by the Head of the Executive Board of the National Sharia Council of the Indonesian Islamic Scholars Council (DSN-MUI), Deputy Secretary-General of MUI’s Fatwa Division Aminuddin Yakub, Head of LPPOM Halal Inspection Agency Muti Arintawati, and General Chair of ALPHI Elvina A Rahayu. Also present were BPJPH Principal Secretary Muhammad Aqil Irham alongside various deputies, inspectors, centre heads, bureau heads, directors, and other BPJPH officials.
BPJPH Head Ahmad Haikal Hasan stated that unity among stakeholders in delivering halal product guarantees is crucial for building a strong and healthy national halal ecosystem.
The statement was delivered by Babe Haikal, his nickname, who participated remotely whilst attending a cabinet meeting agenda at the State Palace with President Prabowo Subianto.
During the event, he emphasised the importance of unity and dialogue in achieving collective progress.
Babe Haikal cited the example of prophets in addressing differences and conflicts through dialogue-based approaches. Referring to Islamic history, Prophet Muhammad maintained good relations even with those who had previously opposed him, such as Abu Sufyan, after various military confrontations.
The same principle is reflected in the story of Prophet Moses, who was instructed by Allah to approach Pharaoh with gentle words, as recounted in the Quran, Surah Taha.
“Therefore, let us unite in building a healthy halal ecosystem in Indonesia to realise a Halal Indonesia for the people of the world,” he explained.
Furthermore, Babe Haikal emphasised that strengthening the ecosystem cannot be accomplished by a single institution alone but requires close collaboration amongst all stakeholders.
He stressed that the government, religious scholars, halal inspection bodies, and all stakeholders have important roles in the halal ecosystem.
“With synergy and unity, God willing, the implementation of halal product guarantees in Indonesia can continue to improve and provide broad benefits to society,” Babe Haikal affirmed.