Governor Luthfi Wants Bakso Vendors in Central Java to Have Halal Certification

SEMARANG – Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi wants all bakso vendors across Central Java to possess halal certification. According to records from the United Nusantara Noodle and Bakso Vendors Association (Apmiso), there are around 17,500 bakso vendors in Central Java.

“Bakso vendors in Central Java represent the largest number of micro-economy actors,” Luthfi said while attending the silaturahim and halal bihalal event of Apmiso Central Java at Wisma Perdamaian in Semarang on Friday (17/4/2026).

He believes that guidance for bakso vendors in Central Java is necessary, for instance, in meat processing and obtaining halal certification.

Luthfi views halal certification as essential to make business actors more organised, adhere to standards, and develop further. “Halal certification is not easy, starting from equipment and so on, which means our agencies must participate, so that our bakso sellers have certification,” he stated.

According to Luthfi, the bakso business is one of the people’s enterprises that has endured amid various economic conditions. He opines that bakso vendors provide real contributions to strengthening the micro-economy in Central Java.

“I am very pleased today to be in the midst of fellow bakso sellers who will indirectly contribute to the micro-economy in Central Java,” Luthfi said.