Halal tourism is a rapidly growing sector with significant economic potential, yet there is limited understanding of the effectiveness and comparative strengths of the legal frameworks in Malaysia and Indonesia, two leading Muslim-majority countries. While both nations have developed extensive regulations and certification processes to ensure compliance with Islamic principles, their approaches and implementation strategies vary. This study aims to fill the gap in comparative analyses of these frameworks by identifying best practices, understanding challenges, and providing recommendations to enhance the legal and regulatory environments. This study uses a qualitative research methodology to compare the legal frameworks of halal tourism in Malaysia and Indonesia. It involves a literature review, document analysis of key legal texts, and comparative analysis to identify similarities and differences in the legal frameworks of halal tourism between Malaysia and Indonesia. The findings indicate that while both Malaysia and Indonesia have robust legal frameworks supporting halal tourism, their approaches and implementation strategies differ. Malaysia’s centralized and globally recognized certification system, along with comprehensive legislative measures, provides a strong foundation for halal tourism. Indonesia’s comprehensive Halal Product Assurance Law and collaborative efforts across various governmental agencies ensure widespread compliance and promotion of halal tourism. By learning from each other’s best practices and addressing respective challenges, both countries can further optimize their legal and regulatory environments to support the growth of halal tourism, ultimately benefiting the global Muslim tourist community.