Iranian Knowledge-Based Firms to Participate in Malaysia Halal Expo
Malaysia Halal Showcase, one of Southeast Asia’s premier economic gatherings, offers Iran a platform to display its technological capabilities in sectors ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to healthcare.
For Iranian enterprises, specially those backed by innovation and scientific research, the exhibition presents a valuable opportunity to present their offerings directly to international audiences, foster new partnerships, and explore emerging demands in one of the world’s most vibrant economic regions.
Iran, with its deep cultural and religious heritage, is uniquely positioned to contribute meaningfully to this evolving global discourse — not only as a producer but also as a thought leader in shaping standards and practices.
In a relevant development in 2025, Iranian researchers at Islamic Azad University’s Shahr-e Kord branch had managed to manufacture a type of special chip which can detect halal from haram (forbidden for Muslims) meat.
“The meat of seven or eight animals, including cow, sheep, goat, camel, and haram meat of animals like cat, dog and pig can be detected by the device simultaneously,” Abbas Dousti, a professor of the Biology Department of the Islamic Azad University’s Shahr-e Kord branch, told ANA.
He stated that the chip was designed by using modern biological and molecular technology in the Biotechnology Center of Islamic Azad University’s Shahr-e Kord branch.
Noting that each animal has genetic identifiers that are specific to its species, he said, “When we work on that identifier, it is recognized that the created band is specific to the same animal and we can identify what kind of meat is in this product.”
Dousti said that the device can precisely detect the meat used in different food items, including sausage, salami, hamburger, and kebab, which are processed and the meat types in them are not clear in appearance.
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