Indonesia’s Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) is providing free halal certification for approximately 500,000 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. This initiative aims to assist businesses in complying with mandatory halal certification requirements recently implemented in the country. The program is designed to support Indonesian entrepreneurs in meeting religious standards for their products. The Ministry views halal certification as crucial for maintaining market access and consumer trust, particularly within the Muslim-majority nation. This facilitation is part of a broader government effort to strengthen the UMKM sector and enhance its competitiveness. The move is expected to benefit a significant number of small businesses and streamline the certification process.