State-Owned Health Company Strengthens Halal Ecosystem to Bolster Public Confidence

As part of the Danantara ecosystem, PT Bio Farma continues to push to strengthen the company’s performance and value through sound governance, sustained innovation, and tangible contributions to national health resilience. In this context, the application of halal principles is one of the important aspects in strengthening public trust, product quality, and the competitiveness of the national health industry. Bio Farma’s efforts have borne fruit in the form of a Silver Award in the Research & Community Services category at the Indonesia Halal Ecosystem Summit & UB Halal Metric Awards 2026, organised by Universitas Brawijaya on 5 May 2026 in Malang. The award is a recognition of the state-owned health company’s commitment to supporting the development of the halal ecosystem in Indonesia, particularly through reinforced research, innovation, collaboration, community service, and the sustainable application of halal standards in the life science sector. Bio Farma’s Chief Executive, Shadiq Akasya, said the award serves as motivation for the company to continue strengthening its contribution to building the national halal ecosystem, especially in the health sector. ‘This award is both an appreciation and a spur for Bio Farma to keep delivering research-based innovation, strengthening collaboration, and providing tangible benefits to society. As a life science company, Bio Farma is committed to ensuring that the health products and services we provide are not only safe and high-quality, but also aligned with halal principles and the trust of Indonesian communities,’ said Shadiq in a written statement, Wednesday 20 May. That achievement also reflects Bio Farma’s consistency in strengthening business processes oriented toward quality, safety, compliance, and quality assurance. Through various developments and the implementation of continuously applied standards, Bio Farma strives to deliver safe, high-quality, trusted health products and services that meet the needs of the Indonesian people. The award also reinforces Bio Farma’s role as a national life science company that is not only focused on health product innovation but also on strengthening research, collaboration, governance, quality assurance, and sustainable social contribution. Looking ahead, Bio Farma will continue to broaden collaborations with various stakeholders to support the development of the national halal industry, particularly in the health and life science sectors, so that it can deliver broader benefits to the public and strengthen Indonesia’s contribution to the global health ecosystem.