MYeHALAL System Operation Guide: JAKIM's Online Portal for Halal Certification Applications

To obtain Malaysia's halal certification (Sijil Pengesahan Halal Malaysia, SPHM), the only application portal is the online system MYeHALAL (myehalal.halal.gov.my) of JAKIM (the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia). Since May 2025, JAKIM has fully digitalised: new applications, renewals, variations and so on can all only be completed through the MYeHALAL platform—from opening an account, creating a company profile, uploading documents, paying, and tracking, to downloading the certificate, all in one stop. To understand the complete steps of an SPHM application, read alongside the JAKIM MYeHALAL online application process; for the overall market entry path, see the complete compliance roadmap for entering the Malaysian market.

Which schemes MYeHALAL covers

MYeHALAL is divided into multiple certification schemes by product/service type, and the categories covered by the official portal include:

• Food and beverage products
• Cosmetics and personal care
• Pharmaceuticals
• Medical devices
• Food premises (such as restaurants and central kitchens)
• Logistics
• Slaughterhouse
• OEM / contract manufacturing

The platform is also divided into two modules—domestic (domestik) and international: locally registered and operating companies go through the domestic module; overseas manufacturers wishing to export halal products into Malaysia go through the international application module.

Import vs local: which module to use

Choosing the wrong module is the first place foreign businesses easily go wrong, and the judgment is actually simple—look at the place of manufacture and operation, not the brand's nationality:

• Local manufacturing/local company (domestik): products produced within Malaysia and operated by a locally registered company go through the domestic module; the administrative fee is relatively affordable.
• Overseas manufacturing, exported into Malaysia (international): products produced in an overseas factory and to be exported into Malaysia for sale go through the international module, with JAKIM certifying the overseas plant. International applications have higher fees and document requirements than domestic ones, and rely more heavily on supply-chain traceability.

If you are an overseas brand but have already set up a plant in Malaysia or entrusted local contract manufacturing, the actual attribution may be the domestic module; conversely, those that are purely overseas-produced and then imported all go through the international module. Confirm this boundary clearly before getting started, and you can save a round of rejections.

What documents to prepare

Before submission, it is advisable to prepare: company/factory registration documents, a complete product list, an ingredient and source list for each product, the halal certificate of each ingredient supplier, process descriptions and plant hygiene information. The more complete the documents and the clearer the sources, the faster the review.

Application process

The standard MYeHALAL process is as follows:

The SPHM is generally valid for two years, and must be renewed in good time before expiry; the certificate is issued as a PDF with a QR code, allowing instant authenticity verification.

The easiest pitfall: ingredient suppliers' halal certificates

The most common reason foreign companies are rejected or stalled at the document review stage is that a certain ingredient supplier's halal certificate comes from a certification body not recognised by JAKIM. JAKIM has a recognised list of Foreign Halal Certification Bodies (FHCB); if the certificate held by your supplier in China, Taiwan or other regions is not on the list, then as far as JAKIM is concerned it is equivalent to "no halal certificate." At the material-preparation stage, check one by one whether each supplier's certificate is recognised by JAKIM.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q: Must you use MYeHALAL? Can you apply on paper? Since May 2025, JAKIM halal certification has been fully digitalised, and new applications, renewals and variations can only be handled online through MYeHALAL; paper submissions are no longer accepted.

Q: What is the difference between the domestic and international modules? The domestic module is for companies registered and operating in Malaysia; the international module is for overseas manufacturers—that is, those whose products are produced abroad and are to be exported into Malaysia. The two have different portals and requirements, so don't choose the wrong one.

Q: How long is the SPHM certificate valid? Generally two years; renewal must be applied for through MYeHALAL before expiry; if it expires without renewal it becomes invalid, and the halal mark may no longer be used.

Q: Do all overseas suppliers' halal certificates count? Not necessarily. Only certificates issued by Foreign Halal Certification Bodies (FHCB) recognised by JAKIM are accepted; certificates not on the list are treated as invalid, which is the most common rejection reason for foreign applications.

Q: How long does an application take? JAKIM has a standard target number of review days for a "complete and correct" application, but document review, on-site audit scheduling and committee approval are sequential steps, and in practice the overall timeline often stretches out; it is advisable to reserve a buffer of several months and ensure all documents are prepared in one go.

Self-check list

• [ ] Confirmed which certification scheme the product should go through (food / cosmetics / pharmaceuticals / premises / logistics…)
• [ ] Determined whether to use the domestic (domestik) or international module
• [ ] Checked one by one whether ingredient suppliers' halal certificates come from an FHCB recognised by JAKIM
• [ ] Prepared and uploaded the product list, ingredient sources, process and supplier certificates
• [ ] Tracked the review and audit scheduling in the system, and planned renewal before expiry

Conclusion: MYeHALAL is the only online portal for the SPHM; choosing the right scheme and module, and verifying the source of suppliers' halal certificates against JAKIM's recognised list, are the two most critical things for passing the review.

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This article is compiled from official sources and is for reference only; actual compliance is subject to the latest official text and review by the competent authority.