Team8 Partners Forms Strategic Partnership with Iktisad Global to Develop Halal Certification
Team8 Partners has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iktisad Global Services Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based company specialising in halal certification facilitation, market access, and government-industry partnerships. This collaboration aims to create a comprehensive halal certification, education, and distribution support platform tailored for Korean brands entering Malaysia and the wider OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) markets.
Through this partnership, Team8 Partners has been formally appointed as Iktisad’s official partner for JAKIM-related halal operations and communications in South Korea. Both parties have committed to a shared mission of supporting Korean companies in meeting halal standards and expanding their presence across Southeast Asia and OIC economies.
About Iktisad Global
Iktisad Global is a respected Malaysian organisation with extensive experience in connecting businesses with JAKIM, halal certification bodies, retail networks, and strategic partners across the halal value chain. The company plays a vital role in bridging regulatory frameworks with market realities, enabling efficient and culturally aligned expansion strategies.
With deep relationships across Malaysia’s halal industry ecosystem—including certification agencies, retail distributors, and government stakeholders—Iktisad offers highly practical and results-oriented support services for brands looking to scale into Muslim-majority markets.
Areas of Cooperation
Under the agreement, Team8 Partners and Iktisad Global will collaborate on the following:
Advising and supporting Korean companies preparing for JAKIM halal certification
Co-developing and delivering halal education programmes in Korea
Managing official certification communication with JAKIM and relevant authorities
Introducing Korean companies to Malaysian retailers and marketing partners
Participating jointly in halal exhibitions and trade events in both countries
Exploring the establishment of a distribution and logistics hub within Malaysia’s halal infrastructure
Proposing collaborative initiatives to governments and industry associations
This partnership will enable Team8 Partners to establish a structured and scalable pathway for Korean brands to access halal markets, offering not just certification guidance but also strategic connections in distribution, marketing, and long-term localisation.
By combining regulatory insight with commercial execution, the Team8–Iktisad alliance seeks to empower Korean enterprises to compete confidently and compliantly across the halal economy.
