ahmad sahir jais
Tun Syed Nasir Ismail Polytechnic, Chemical and food Technology, Department Member
- Universiti Sains Malaysia, School of Housing, Building and Planning, Graduate Studentadd
- Halal marketing, Halal food, Services' Marketing, Hospitality Sales and Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality, Marketing, and 9 moreHalal Products and Services, Halal standards, Effectiveness of Social Networks as a Marketing Tool, Hospitality Management, Marketing Research, Hospitality, Gastronomy, Food and Gastronomy Tourism, and Sales Managementedit
- I’m an achievement-oriented person, organizational and personal goals are my driven fuels while staying true to age-o... moreI’m an achievement-oriented person, organizational and personal goals are my driven fuels while staying true to age-old, traditional beliefs of honesty, courteous and hardworking. I’m able to work in any kind of environment, adapts well to any kind of situation, able to make quick, informed decision on the go. Current research areas and expertise are in Halal, Halal Assurance System (HAS), Halal Internal Auditing & Shariah Compliance hospitality services. Technical skills include among other Eastern and Western culinary, Baking and pastry.edit
The revision of the MS1500:2009-Production, Preparation, Handling And Storage Of Halal Food standards is already five years overdue. The standards were scheduled to be revised in 2014, or every five years to ensure that it is relevant to... more
The revision of the MS1500:2009-Production, Preparation, Handling And Storage Of Halal Food standards is already five years overdue. The standards were scheduled to be revised in 2014, or every five years to ensure that it is relevant to the ever-changing Halal ecosystems. The first version of the standards was first to introduce in 2004. On the 3 rd of January 2019, the newly revised version of the Halal food standards was made public and gazzeted. The standards are now known as MS1500:2019 Halal Food-General Requirements (Third Revision). The essence of the revision among others is the addition of several clauses in the standards, the inclusion of terms and definition, and removal of Halal slaughtering from the standards. Existing Halal certificate holder need to align themselves to the new requirements. However, the impact of the revised standards is expected to be minimal.
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Apart from fulfilling all of the requirements in the Malaysian Halal Standards, Malaysian Manual procedure for Halal Certification and Malaysian Halal Assurance Management Systems Guidelines, Halal certificate applicants must also fulfil... more
Apart from fulfilling all of the requirements in the Malaysian Halal Standards, Malaysian Manual procedure for Halal Certification and Malaysian Halal Assurance Management Systems Guidelines, Halal certificate applicants must also fulfil several other requirements put in place by other regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Local Authority (LA). Certification under food products scheme and food premise require that applicants adhere to several prerequisites such as registration with FoSIM, hygiene-related requirements, and applying for MeSTI certification. All these prerequisites were made mandatory by JAKIM since 2018 and have been included as part of the specific requirements in the upcoming revision of Halal certification manual procedure 2019. This article will discuss on the MeSTI certification about the Halal certification requirements, its legal consequences towards your halal certificate application.
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When discussing matters of Halal audit, most of the time, people will get confused about the process of auditing. They tend to get confused over which type of audit, internal halal audit, JAKIM & JAIN... more
When discussing matters of Halal audit, most of the time, people will get confused about the process of auditing. They tend to get confused over which type of audit, internal halal audit, JAKIM & JAIN certification/surveillance/recertification audit or suppliers or vendor audit. Each of the audit processes is different in its own right. Understanding the subject matter first, is crucial in understanding the process of auditing, either in the first, second or third-party audit.
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Halal Assurance System (HAS) is an integral part of a company’s halal integrity, especially for halal certification purposes. It will ensure that halal practices is implemented, company-wide, with accuracy and diligent. With HAS, the... more
Halal Assurance System (HAS) is an integral part of a company’s halal integrity, especially for halal certification purposes. It will ensure that halal practices is implemented, company-wide, with accuracy and diligent. With HAS, the level of products and services reliability and consumer confidence will increase, knowing that halal is adopted systematically and according to Shariah law. To set up a HAS system, simplistic yet functional, is not an easy task. It requires commitment from all stakeholders, especially the management and the employee. The main objective of HAS is to minimize halal risk, reducing the fallout in the worst case scenarios and eventually initiate a corrective action. This book will help foodservice managers and food producers in creating HAS system within their organization. The setting up process is based on the Halal Certification Manual Procedure (2nd Revision 2014) and The Guidelines for Halal Assurance Management System 2012 develop by JAKIM.
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Asam Pedas or loosely translated " Hot & Sour Gravy " is a typical dish endemic in the Malay Archipelago. Variations of these dishes can be found as far as the Indian subcontinent and china where a dish which has... more
Asam Pedas or loosely translated " Hot & Sour Gravy " is a typical dish endemic in the Malay Archipelago. Variations of these dishes can be found as far as the Indian subcontinent and china where a dish which has similar characteristics exist, with slight changes in cooking techniques and ingredients to suit local taste. Research of known literature and analysis of the recipe using keywords in context (KWIC) distinctively classify asam pedas into three flavors and character profile which are Sour, Spicy and aromatics elements. Further dissecting of the recipe; indicate a proportionate ratio between these elements generally classifies the asam pedas into regional dishes.
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Tourism has been recognised as one of the major contributors to the Malaysian economy. Among its sub-segment is the healthcare or known also as medical tourism. Tourist travel intention basically to seek treatment while spending time... more
Tourism has been recognised as one of the major contributors to the Malaysian economy. Among its sub-segment is the healthcare or known also as medical tourism. Tourist travel intention basically to seek treatment while spending time recuperating at the destinations. The adoptions of Muslim-friendly practices in hospitals are targeting the niche Muslim market. The majority of tourist coming for medical tourism arrived from OIC member countries, consisting half of the tourist arrival number. In general, the adoption of Muslim-friendly activities has been practised in hospitals superficially such as providing prayers room and facilitating patients to perform their ibadah. Malaysia has the ability and potential to be a major healthcare tourism market, niching on the Muslim-friendly segments given adequate capacity, manpower, and facilities.
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E-hailing services are known to be on-demand vehicle acquisition that relies on network dependency and use of a specific digital application through the Internet. The objectives of this study were to investigate the adoption of e-hailing... more
E-hailing services are known to be on-demand vehicle acquisition that relies on network dependency and use of a specific digital application through the Internet. The objectives of this study were to investigate the adoption of e-hailing services from the initial inception, issues in adoption and the direction of e-hailing services within the context of Malaysia. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) related to the e-hailing industry was used by employing the inclusion criteria of keywords generated from the literature data pool. The legalisation of e-hailing services in Malaysia had spurred the growth of the industry. With the establishment of the Transportation Network Company, which was a positive sign for e-hailing to continue to flourish, the industry was considered as a complement to the existing public transportation system. The growth projection showed that e-hailing services will continue to be part of the Malaysian transportation sectors and would remain competitive in cont...
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Antecedents of a tourism destination’s sustainability and competitiveness rely on its transportation networks to facilitate the movement of traffic for locals and tourist alike. Multi-modality is vital to support the local economies,... more
Antecedents of a tourism destination’s sustainability and competitiveness rely on its transportation networks to facilitate the movement of traffic for locals and tourist alike. Multi-modality is vital to support the local economies, which garner its revenue from tourism activities. Modality plays a vital role to facilitate the mobility of tourists, inter destinations and within the destinations and relates to the accessibility aspects at a tourism destination. An observational study, paired with a comprehensive analysis of literature, is conducted to explore the gamut of the transportation networks in Melaka and its relation and contribution to the tourism industry. The investigation shows that the Melaka’s tourism industry is dependent on the transportation networks. Public transportations are found to be inadequate. Issues such as seasonal congestion and public transportation inadequacy need to be addressed immediately to ensure that smooth flow and dispersal of traffic, ente...
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Urbanization is an effect of population growth. Increasing population contributed to the expanding of urban areas as cities try to accommodate more people within a minimal landscape. Urbanization takes up valuable land, sometimes... more
Urbanization is an effect of population growth. Increasing population contributed to the expanding of urban areas as cities try to accommodate more people within a minimal landscape. Urbanization takes up valuable land, sometimes productive agricultural land that feeds the population. The objectives of this paper are to investigate the connection between urban sprawl and its impact on agricultural productivity, and ultimately whether it affects food security in Malaysia. For this qualitative exploratory review exercise, a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of secondary data was employed as the base for this study. Data mining techniques were used to gather relevant literature that included archival data, academic writings, and publications. The data are then dissected, analysed, and clustered using Atlas ti 8 software, focusing on thematic analysis. Urbanisation did affect the self-sufficiency level (SSL) of Malaysian food security, especially on landintensive food products such as ...
E-hailing services are known to be on-demand vehicle acquisition that relies on network dependency and use of a specific digital application through the Internet. The objectives of this study were to investigate the adoption of e-hailing... more
E-hailing services are known to be on-demand vehicle acquisition that relies on network dependency and use of a specific digital application through the Internet. The objectives of this study were to investigate the adoption of e-hailing services from the initial inception, issues in adoption and the direction of e-hailing services within the context of Malaysia. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) related to the e-hailing industry was used by employing the inclusion criteria of keywords generated from the literature data pool. The legalisation of e-hailing services in Malaysia had spurred the growth of the industry. With the establishment of the Transportation Network Company, which was a positive sign for e-hailing to continue to flourish, the industry was considered as a complement to the existing public transportation system. The growth projection showed that e-hailing services will continue to be part of the Malaysian transportation sectors and would remain competitive in contributing to the domestic economy. However, some barriers would deter the progress of e-hailing services, such as over-regulation by the government.
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Antecedents of a tourism destination’s sustainability and competitiveness rely on its transportation networks to facilitate the movement of traffic for locals and tourist alike. Multi-modality is vital to support the local economies,... more
Antecedents of a tourism destination’s
sustainability and competitiveness rely on its
transportation networks to facilitate the movement of
traffic for locals and tourist alike. Multi-modality is
vital to support the local economies, which garner its
revenue from tourism activities. Modality plays a vital
role to facilitate the mobility of tourists, inter
destinations and within the destinations and relates to
the accessibility aspects at a tourism destination. An
observational study, paired with a comprehensive
analysis of literature, is conducted to explore the gamut
of the transportation networks in Melaka and its
relation and contribution to the tourism industry.
Findings show that Melaka’s tourism industry is
dependent on transportation networks. Public
transportations are found to be inadequate. Issues such
as seasonal congestion and public transportation
inadequacy need to be addressed immediately to ensure
that smooth flow and dispersal of traffic, entering and
exiting Melaka. This paper helps future planning in
preparing supporting tourism infrastructures in
Melaka.
sustainability and competitiveness rely on its
transportation networks to facilitate the movement of
traffic for locals and tourist alike. Multi-modality is
vital to support the local economies, which garner its
revenue from tourism activities. Modality plays a vital
role to facilitate the mobility of tourists, inter
destinations and within the destinations and relates to
the accessibility aspects at a tourism destination. An
observational study, paired with a comprehensive
analysis of literature, is conducted to explore the gamut
of the transportation networks in Melaka and its
relation and contribution to the tourism industry.
Findings show that Melaka’s tourism industry is
dependent on transportation networks. Public
transportations are found to be inadequate. Issues such
as seasonal congestion and public transportation
inadequacy need to be addressed immediately to ensure
that smooth flow and dispersal of traffic, entering and
exiting Melaka. This paper helps future planning in
preparing supporting tourism infrastructures in
Melaka.
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Shared mobility is the shared use of a vehicle that enables users to gain short-term access to transportation modes on an as-needed basis. As such, e-hailing services rendered through Transportation Network Company (TNC) by matching... more
Shared mobility is the shared use of a vehicle that enables users to gain short-term access to transportation modes on an as-needed basis. As such, e-hailing services rendered through Transportation Network Company (TNC) by matching riders demand mobility with the resources provided by the driver, in terms of vehicle sharing. Public Transportation Quality Matrix construct was used as a base to assess the e-hailing user’s behaviour and also e-hailing quality antecedents. Several constructs in the matrix were used as an indicator of e-hailing quality perception and user’s behaviour, such as Customer Care, Accessibility, Comfort and Safety. Initial analysis indicates that this construct is a significant contributor to the quality matrix. Finding also indicates that students, age 18 to 23 were the most significant groups using e-hailing in Melaka. These age segments use the e-hailing primarily for leisure & entertainment purposes followed by commuting from classes to home. Usage frequency for the majority of the respondents is once a week, for leisure and entertainment activities, followed by transit to another transportation service. E-hailing has become part of the transportation network within the city of Melaka, by alleviating the burden from the traditional public transportation mode and personally owned vehicles. It provides greater mobility for urban residents through highly affordable and accessible mode of transportation.
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Asam Pedas or loosely translated " Hot & Sour Gravy " is a typical dish endemic in the Malay Archipelago. Variations of these dishes can be found as far as the Indian subcontinent and china where a dish which has similar characteristics... more
Asam Pedas or loosely translated " Hot & Sour Gravy " is a typical dish endemic in the Malay Archipelago. Variations of these dishes can be found as far as the Indian subcontinent and china where a dish which has similar characteristics exist, with slight changes in cooking techniques and ingredients to suit local taste. Research of known literature and analysis of the recipe using keywords in context (KWIC) distinctively classify asam pedas into three flavors and character profile which are Sour, Spicy and aromatics elements. Further dissecting of the recipe; indicate a proportionate ratio between these elements generally classifies the asam pedas into regional dishes.
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Halal slaughtering is a part and parcel of total halal integrity system. It laid the basic foundation in Muslim dietary rules. The needs for a better quality meat product lead to modernization in slaughtering process and techniques namely... more
Halal slaughtering is a part and parcel of total halal integrity system. It laid the basic foundation in Muslim dietary rules. The needs for a better quality meat product lead to modernization in slaughtering process and techniques namely thoracic sticking. Thoracic sticking is the proses of hastening the bleeding process by inserting metal blade through the cutting incision, severing the jugular and carotid at the heart. Proponents of these techniques say that it has several advantages such as increase in meat quality and hastening the bleeding process, while others deemed it as unlawful and haram due to nature, where the animal dies due to the bleeding process at other location than the prescribe places. Decreed issued by The Malaysian National Fatwa Council deemed that thoracic sticking is allowed in the halal cattle slaughtering. Extensive documents analyses of previous literature are used to classify the issues into two emerging themes, which is thoracic sticking with meat quality and Shariah compliances-thoracic sticking. This review will discuss on the issues of using thoracic sticking from the perspective of Shariah law as well as the science of slaughtering.
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This exploratory paper will focus on the role plays by the Malaysian polytechnics in halal education in the context of TVET. A review of previous literature highlighted several issues concerning dietary halal sectors in Malaysia. Dietary... more
This exploratory paper will focus on the role plays by the Malaysian polytechnics in halal education in the context of TVET. A review of previous literature highlighted several issues concerning dietary halal sectors in Malaysia. Dietary halal in Malaysia has gained prominence exposure lately, due to the heighten awareness among Muslim consumers. Therefore, this has contributed to a surge in demand for halal food. Growth in halal sub sectors has a consequent effect with the demand for halal competent human capital resulting in demands for halal competent human capital by the industries cannot be matched by the educational institution. Polytechnics has taken up the role with other academic institution in filling the needs for halal competent workers by offering halal related courses at diploma level as well as short courses for the local communities. By doing this, ithas successfully positioned itself as an academic institution that meets the demands of the industry as the demand for halal competent workers which is expected to grow significantly due to new legislation introduces by the government, expansion of halal economy and increase awareness and interest in halal among consumer.
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This article explores the differences between correction, corrective action, and preventive action within a Halal Internal Auditing (HIA). Understanding these differences allows the auditor, auditee and audit client to effectively manage... more
This article explores the differences between correction, corrective action, and preventive action within a Halal Internal Auditing (HIA). Understanding these differences allows the auditor, auditee and audit client to effectively manage and prevent nonconformities, ensuring compliance with halal standards and delivering safe products to consumers.
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The Halal Assurance System gets a yearly checkup from top bosses and the Internal Halal Committee (IHC) to ensure it stays functional and effective. These planned reviews, usually in November, need everyone involved to prepare beforehand.... more
The Halal Assurance System gets a yearly checkup from top bosses and the Internal Halal Committee (IHC) to ensure it stays functional and effective. These planned reviews, usually in November, need everyone involved to prepare beforehand. It is a must for department managers and IHC members to show up, showing how everyone needs to be responsible and work together. If things come up, like unexpected stuff, the bosses can decide to have the review earlier or later. The results help set clear goals, actions, and where to put resources. The detailed results are shared, ensuring the whole Halal Assurance System is looked at closely, improving it over time.
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In the recent changes of the Malaysian halal Certification Manual procedures (MMPHC (D) 2020), requires micro and small industries to create a Halal internal control mechanism, which previously non-existent. The requirements were detailed... more
In the recent changes of the Malaysian halal Certification Manual procedures (MMPHC (D) 2020), requires micro and small industries to create a Halal internal control mechanism, which previously non-existent. The requirements were detailed out in the Malaysia Halal Management Systems (MHMS 2020). The following documents and manuals are the interpretation of that requirements and could be based as the template for developing an IHCS program.
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Procurement activities are essentially the key point within halal assurance system. The process here is detrimental to kept non halal food from entering the halal supply chain altogether.
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Decision tree techniques was used to assess the possibility of Halal Critical Point (HCP) manifesting itself in the Halal slaughtering and processing flow. The Assessment branches into Four (4) distinctive areas which relates with halal... more
Decision tree techniques was used to assess the possibility of Halal Critical Point (HCP) manifesting itself in the Halal slaughtering and processing flow. The Assessment branches into Four (4) distinctive areas which relates with halal slaughtering. The slaughtering procedures, tools, slaughterer and the animal have been identified as the four pillars of Halal slaughtering. Humane and hygienic treatment has been added as to ensure, both Halal and Toyyiban aspect are covered in the process. Humane treatment have been found to be detrimental to the livestock being slaughtered as it has a direct consequences on the livestock wellbeing and meat quality, thus affecting the Halal integrity, as a whole.
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This is part of Halal Auditing books.Enquiries and purchase details are in the documents.
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This is a nine-year-old document that was created in 2010. Some of the content may not be relevant or consistent with the current body of knowledge, fatwa, legislative documents or requirement by the authority. I am keeping it here as I... more
This is a nine-year-old document that was created in 2010. Some of the content may not be relevant or consistent with the current body of knowledge, fatwa, legislative documents or requirement by the authority. I am keeping it here as I feel that some of the content still beneficial to some. Please use the information cautiously, and do refer to other sources for confirmation and validity - Regards, author (Ahmad Sahir Jais).
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Process Flow for Internal Halal Auditing
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Halal Assurance System (HAS) is an integral part of a company’s halal integrity, especially for halal certification purposes. It will ensure that halal practices is implemented, company-wide, with accuracy and diligent. With HAS, the... more
Halal Assurance System (HAS) is an integral part of a company’s halal integrity, especially for halal certification purposes. It will ensure that halal practices is implemented, company-wide, with accuracy and diligent. With HAS, the level of products and services reliability and consumer confidence will increase, knowing that halal is adopted systematically and according to Shariah law.
To set up a HAS system, simplistic yet functional, is not an easy task. It requires commitment from all stakeholders, especially the management and the employee. The main objective of HAS is to minimize halal risk, reducing the fallout in the worst case scenarios and eventually initiate a corrective action.
This book will help foodservice managers and food producers in creating HAS system within their organization. The setting up process is based on the Halal Certification Manual Procedure (2nd Revision 2014) and The Guidelines for Halal Assurance Management System 2012 develop by JAKIM.
To set up a HAS system, simplistic yet functional, is not an easy task. It requires commitment from all stakeholders, especially the management and the employee. The main objective of HAS is to minimize halal risk, reducing the fallout in the worst case scenarios and eventually initiate a corrective action.
This book will help foodservice managers and food producers in creating HAS system within their organization. The setting up process is based on the Halal Certification Manual Procedure (2nd Revision 2014) and The Guidelines for Halal Assurance Management System 2012 develop by JAKIM.
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This Template can be used as the basis for a simple Halal Assurance system for foodservice and food manufacturer. It has been designed to be compliance with the guidelines regulated by JAKIM
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Muslim-Friendly Hospitality (MFH) is considered a new trends in tourism and hospitality which has gained attention among industry player, locally and abroad. The attraction is due to the growing number of Muslim's who requires their... more
Muslim-Friendly Hospitality (MFH) is considered a new trends in tourism and hospitality which has gained attention among industry player, locally and abroad. The attraction is due to the growing number of Muslim's who requires their faith-based needs, satiated when travelling and engaging in activities beyond their home. MFH adoption is far less strict than Shariah Compliance (SC), which commands to the adherence of Islamic teaching on every aspect of the hospitality operation and management. To ensure the integrity of MFH practices, a regulatory framework for MFH is proposed. Extensive literature and documents analysis were conducted as primary methodology for this paper. Data gathered, were coded and analysed qualitatively, to grasp the relationship between every element in the MFH regulatory framework. An MFH regulatory framework is then proposed and benchmarked upon the regulatory framework used in the Malaysian Halal industry. A systems based approach was chosen to be the illustrative apparatuses to explain better the regulatory framework as a continuous, robust systems that will be the core of the MFH ecosystems. The regulatory framework consists of Government Policy, Laws and Regulation, comprises of Implementation Guidelines, Manual procedures and Circulars and the lowest level, Quality Standards & Term of References. At the operational level, the MFH Management Systems will the guiding-governing tools, keeping the Muslim-Friendly practices intact. The adoption of MFH practices as a fully functioning and organised systems is still in its infancy, although some of its elements have been practices unintentionally over the years by industry player. Realigning of efforts and resources through creating comprehensive regulatory framework will ensure the sustainability of MFH practices, and ultimately will give Malaysia an added advantages as a premier destination for Muslim tourist.
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Muslim-Friendly Hospitality (MFH) is considered a new trends in tourism and hospitality which has gained attention among industry player, locally and abroad. The attraction is due to the growing number of Muslim’s who requires their... more
Muslim-Friendly Hospitality (MFH) is considered a new trends in tourism and hospitality which has gained attention among industry player, locally and abroad. The attraction is due to the growing number of Muslim’s who requires their faith-based needs, satiated when travelling and engaging in activities beyond their home. MFH adoption is far less strict than Shariah Compliance (SC), which commands to the adherence of Islamic teaching on every aspect of the hospitality operation and management. To ensure the integrity of MFH practices, a regulatory framework for MFH is proposed. Extensive literature and documents analysis were conducted as primary methodology for this paper. Data gathered, were coded and analysed qualitatively, to grasp the relationship between every element in the MFH regulatory framework. An MFH regulatory framework is then proposed and benchmarked upon the regulatory framework used in the Malaysian Halal industry. A system based approach was chosen to be the illustrative apparatuses to explain better the regulatory framework as a continuous, robust system that will be the core of the MFH ecosystem. The regulatory framework consists of Government Policy, Laws and Regulation, comprises of Implementation Guidelines, Manual procedures and Circulars and the lowest level, Quality Standards & Term of References. At the operational level, the MFH Management System will the guiding-governing tools, keeping the Muslim-Friendly practices intact. The adoption of MFH practices as a fully functioning and organised system is still in its infancy, although some of its elements have been practices unintentionally over the years by industry player. Realigning of efforts and resources through creating comprehensive regulatory framework will ensure the sustainability of MFH practices, and ultimately will give Malaysia an added advantages as a premier destination for Muslim tourist.
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The frameworks are divided into three (3) Pre-process, Process and Output. Each division is integral to the smooth running of the Muslim Friendly Management system. At the core of this frameworks are the MHFS-MS process that ensures the... more
The frameworks are divided into three (3) Pre-process, Process and Output. Each division is integral to the smooth running of the Muslim Friendly Management system. At the core of this frameworks are the MHFS-MS process that ensures the continuous running of the Muslim friendly program within the establishment guided by Shariah principles.
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Tourism has been recognised as one of the major contributors to the Malaysian economy. Among its sub-segment is the healthcare or known also as medical tourism. Tourist travel intention basically to seek treatment while spending time... more
Tourism has been recognised as one of the major contributors to the Malaysian economy. Among its sub-segment is the healthcare or known also as medical tourism. Tourist travel intention basically to seek treatment while spending time recuperating at the destinations. The adoptions of Muslim-friendly practices in hospitals are targeting the niche Muslim market. The majority of tourist coming for medical tourism arrived from OIC member countries, consisting half of the tourist arrival number. In general, the adoption of Muslim-friendly activities has been practised in hospitals superficially such as providing prayers room and facilitating patients to perform their ibadah. Malaysia has the ability and potential to be a major healthcare tourism market, niching on the Muslim-friendly segments given adequate capacity, manpower, and facilities.
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Tourism has been recognized as one of the major contributors to the Malaysian economy. Among its sub-segment is the healthcare tourism, also known as medical tourism. Tourist's primary travel intentions basically to seek treatment while... more
Tourism has been recognized as one of the major contributors to the Malaysian economy. Among its sub-segment is the healthcare tourism, also known as medical tourism. Tourist's primary travel intentions basically to seek treatment while spending time recuperating at the host destination. Extensive document analysis and review of the current and prevailing data & literature has indicated that the total number of healthcare facilities are adequate to accommodate the increasing number of potential medical tourist, which are located in the tourism hotspot in Malaysia such as the Klang Valley, Pulau Pinang, Melaka and Johor Bahru. The number of healthcare facilities is supplemented with the fitting number of physician and healthcare professionals. Future outlook for Malaysia healthcare tourism are promising with increment in tourist arrival in this niche are expected in 2017 and beyond.
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A "Halal Crisis" threatens the quality or reputation of halal products or services. Muslims can utilise Halal items since they follow Islamic eating regulations. Halal crises can result from many factors, including disobedience. This can... more
A "Halal Crisis" threatens the quality or reputation of halal products or services. Muslims can utilise Halal items since they follow Islamic eating regulations. Halal crises can result from many factors, including disobedience. This can happen if halal products or services use non-halal materials or production facilities. Halal products can also become contaminated if they touch non-halal items or if halal production facilities are not adequately cleaned. Misrepresentation, fraud, and libel can cause the Halal issue. This might happen if a product or service is falsely labelled or sold as halal when it doesn't satisfy requirements or if the company, products, or trademarks are slandered. A halal crisis may occur if the supply chain cannot track or trace halal materials or products or if suppliers do not meet halal requirements. The COVID-19 epidemic showed that halting transportation might impact the supply chain. Natural disasters or pandemics can also cause stoppages: Natural catastrophes or pandemics can destroy or close production facilities, making adhering to halal criteria challenging. These scenarios can damage the company's reputation, erode trust in halal products, and lead to legal or financial issues. Because of this, companies must have a halal crisis strategy and act swiftly and efficiently to limit and resolve the issue.
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The foodservice industry is unlike food manufacturing. What sets this industry apart is the inherent characteristic of the products produced and manufactured and the inclusion of service as part of the product experience. The foodservice... more
The foodservice industry is unlike food manufacturing. What sets this industry apart is the inherent characteristic of the products produced and manufactured and the inclusion of service as part of the product experience. The foodservice sectors are also unique, as their product has a minimal life span, usually less than 72 hours after the initial production. This article discusses the aspect of product recall within the foodservice industry, with particular attention to the hotel establishment. In the Malaysian Halal certification scheme, Hotel premises, either kitchens, restaurants, or both, must establish Halal Assurance systems (HAS) as part of the Malaysian halal certification requirement. One of the elements indicated in the Malaysia Halal Management System 2020 (MHMS 2020) is the Traceability program. The Halal traceability program also included the Halal product recall and mock recall. HAS administrators in the hotel industry are often confused about Halal product recall and mock recall aspects due to the product offered. The discussion given in this article will shed some light on how to conduct and implement product recall as part of the HAS program.
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The Internal Halal Control Systems (IHCS) has been gazetted to complement the Malaysian's Halal certification scheme as parts of a Halal internal controls mechanism. Internal Halal Control Systems provides a certain degree of control over... more
The Internal Halal Control Systems (IHCS) has been gazetted to complement the Malaysian's Halal certification scheme as parts of a Halal internal controls mechanism. Internal Halal Control Systems provides a certain degree of control over Halal production, comprising raw material control and material traceability. Its adoption is far less complicated than the Halal Assurance Systems (HAS) program, as it is intended for micro-scale and small-scale enterprises. When dealing with a quality-based system, the internal system's review is essential in ensuring that the system runs according to the anticipated objectives at the highest efficiency level possible. In the HAS program, a Management Reviews and Halal Internal Audit (HIA) are included as part of the requirements that precisely assessed the efficiency of the internal control mechanism. Unfortunately, this kind of self-assessment lacks in the Internal Halal Control Systems program. This will eventually affect the Internal Halal Control Systems, as there are no preset evaluation programs readily available to monitor the Internal Halal Control Systems program's implementation. A simple assessment and evaluation of the systems should be set to facilitate the running of the said systems.
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Where did the requirement for conducting an internal Halal audit come from? What is the source of authority for the audit to be included as part of the Halal Assurance Systems program? These two inquiries are among the most frequently... more
Where did the requirement for conducting an internal Halal audit come from? What is the source of authority for the audit to be included as part of the Halal Assurance Systems program? These two inquiries are among the most frequently asked questions when it comes to the firm's commitment to sustaining the Halal certification. In the current certification practices, certificate holders who subscribe to the HAS program as part of the certification requirements must at the interval, conduct an internal audit of the halal systems. et us define the parameters in this article's discussion before we proceed further. The Halal Internal Audit (HIA) that we are discussing is also known as the First-Party Audit. This means that the audit process is being performed within the boundaries of the company. The scope and specifications of the audit program are therefore limited to managing the internal halal process, directed by expertise within the organisation itself. In comparison, the Second-Party Audit is carried out by the organisation to other parties, such as potential suppliers. Third-Party audit, most frequently performed by certification bodies, in this case, JAKIM or JAIN for Halal certification. All three of these audits differ in their objectives, processes and executions. The narratives for this article are based on this fundamental question, where did the requirement for conducting HIA and the source of authority for the audit to be included as part of the HAS program? For this article on the HIA, literature analysis of relevant legislative and statutory document was used to infer any legal ramification as the basis for this argument. The three primary reference materials used were; 1) the Halal Certification Manual Procedure (3 rd Revision) 2014, 2) Malaysian Standards on Halal (Food, Logistics, Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics) and 3) Halal Assurance Management Systems Guidelines 2011. To give a more solid inference on this matter, the literature used was extended to include all relevant halal certification requirements (From the year 2000 to 2020), Halal certification circulars, Shariah-based quality management systems based on ISO requirements and all ISO auditing guidelines and references. These results are finalised by literature review of other data collection consisting of Halal audit references such as Halal certification guidelines, Halal-related legal documents, Halal-related standards and publications. In the Malaysian Halal Certification Manual for Procedure (3 rd Revision) 2014, did not explicitly mention any need for internal audit. However, there is a detailed explanation of the audit from the certification bodies. Bear in mind this is not the same requirements as in Halal Internal Audit.
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When discussing matters of Halal audit, most of the time, people will get confused about the process of auditing. They tend to get confused over which type of audit, internal halal audit, JAKIM & JAIN... more
When discussing matters of Halal audit, most of the time, people will get confused about the process of auditing. They tend to get confused over which type of audit, internal halal audit, JAKIM & JAIN certification/surveillance/recertification audit or suppliers or vendor audit. Each of the audit processes is different in its own right. Understanding the subject matter first, is crucial in understanding the process of auditing, either in the first, second or third-party audit.
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There are several methods in determining the Halal Control Point (HCP) in the Halal Assurance Systems (HAS) program. The HCP can be divided into two categories, either based on the Process or Ingredients/Raw Material. One of the methods... more
There are several methods in determining the Halal Control Point (HCP) in the Halal Assurance Systems (HAS) program. The HCP can be divided into two categories, either based on the Process or Ingredients/Raw Material. One of the methods used in determining HCP in the HAS program is by using the Decision Tree Technique. Decision Tree Techniques utilised a series of questions and responses to predict an outcome, based upon observation to either production processes or raw materials. This article will briefly discuss the used of Decision Tree Techniques for determining an HCP of a process in the Halal supply chain. The technique is useful to assess the possibility of HCP, which existed within the halal processing flow.
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Apart from fulfilling all of the requirements in the Malaysian Halal Standards, Malaysian Manual procedure for Halal Certification and Malaysian Halal Assurance Management Systems Guidelines, Halal certificate applicants must also fulfil... more
Apart from fulfilling all of the requirements in the Malaysian Halal Standards, Malaysian Manual procedure for Halal Certification and Malaysian Halal Assurance Management Systems Guidelines, Halal certificate applicants must also fulfil several other requirements put in place by other regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Local Authority (LA). Certification under food products scheme and food premise require that applicants adhere to several prerequisites such as registration with FoSIM, hygiene-related requirements, and applying for MeSTI certification. All these prerequisites were made mandatory by JAKIM since 2018 and have been included as part of the specific requirements in the upcoming revision of Halal certification manual procedure 2019. This article will discuss on the MeSTI certification about the Halal certification requirements, its legal consequences towards your halal certificate application.
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Apart from satisfying the Shariah requirements in the Malaysian Halal certification scheme, the applicants also need to fulfil the Toyyiban aspect of the requirements. The terms Toyyiban derived from the phrases "Halalan Toyyiban" stated... more
Apart from satisfying the Shariah requirements in the Malaysian Halal certification scheme, the applicants also need to fulfil the Toyyiban aspect of the requirements. The terms Toyyiban derived from the phrases "Halalan Toyyiban" stated in the Quran. The former implies compliance with fundamental Shariah parameters, while the latter goes beyond those fundamentals to encompassed features that represent something good, pure and wholesome. Toyyiban Management in the Halal Assurance Systems (HAS) framework tries to incorporate the elements of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness along with the Shariah requirements. Toyyiban Management in HAS program is divided into three subprograms, which are the Pest Control, Waste Management and Hygiene Management. These three subprograms are some of the requirements in the current Halal certification procedures and also, retain in the proposed version of the Certification procedures of 2019.
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Audit sampling is used to offer real evidence and a cautious basis to draw inferences about a population from which a sample is carefully chosen. In Halal Internal audit plan, sampling is used to facilitate data collection, gathering... more
Audit sampling is used to offer real evidence and a cautious basis to draw inferences about a population from which a sample is carefully chosen. In Halal Internal audit plan, sampling is used to facilitate data collection, gathering realistic evidence from parts of the documentation and process, that could be useful to project an overall picture of the company performances. There are criteria's that need to be met prior adopting audit sampling in the audit plan such as similarity of the process and documents, sampling risk that could influence the auditor's opinion and a generalisation of the audit findings. There are audit situations where sampling may be useful, and then there are situations where sampling poses more disadvantages to the audit plan. A full audit is still preferable, as it gives a full and detail account of the system's performances and efficiency. Through careful audit sampling, the time and cost of executing internal audit could be reduced significantly, at the same time, getting the same results and finding as a full audit plan.
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Halal Internal Audit (HIA) requires careful planning, in terms of resources allocation and process execution. Audit Plan, or know as Audit Program is a series of predetermined guideline to be followed when conducting an audit. The plan... more
Halal Internal Audit (HIA) requires careful planning, in terms of resources allocation and process execution. Audit Plan, or know as Audit Program is a series of predetermined guideline to be followed when conducting an audit. The plan helps the auditor to obtain adequate and right evidence for the non-conformances, helps minimise the impact of the audit program at a manageable level, and helps avoid misunderstandings with the auditee. For HIA, Seven pre-programmed steps are conceptualised to guide the auditor and auditee in managing a good HIA within a HAS programs.
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Traceability is part and parcels of functional Food safety and quality systems. It is also included as part of the Halal Assurance systems (HAS) and Internal Halal Control Systems (IHCS). Foodservice establishment that applies for... more
Traceability is part and parcels of functional Food safety and quality systems. It is also included as part of the Halal Assurance systems (HAS) and Internal Halal Control Systems (IHCS). Foodservice establishment that applies for Malaysian Halal certification needs to establish a traceability program, either in the Halal Assurance Systems or Internal Halal Control Systems (IHCS). These requirements were imposed in the proposed Malaysia Halal Management Systems (MHMS) 2019 manual which is to be launch soon. Implementation of traceability is much easier in food manufacturing as the nature of the products itself, which is tangible and poses longer shelf life as while foodservice products tend to be highly perishable and consumable in a short period. Questions arise on the adoption of traceability practices in foodservice operations since tracking and tracing material through the supply chain in foodservice is quite complicated and sometimes vague. This articles discusses the adoption of traceability in a foodservice operation that could be used by micro, small and large-sized business operations and highlights some of the practices.
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First-time Halal certificate applicants may find it daunting and sometimes confusing in determining which raw material is considered as Halal critical or non-critical. By rights, every material used in the processing and production must... more
First-time Halal certificate applicants may find it daunting and sometimes confusing in determining which raw material is considered as Halal critical or non-critical. By rights, every material used in the processing and production must be declared to the certification body, without any exclusion. Every raw material, no matter how small, if it is used in the production, it must be declared. Differentiating Halal critical and Halal non-critical material will reduce the confusion, and eventually some of the load in preparing supporting documents for the material (Halal certificate, MSDS, CoA, etc.) for submission to Halal certification bodies.
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2019 is expected to be an exciting year for Halal. Much of its vibrancy derives from the facts that some of its prominent legislative, directive and guidelines had changed or expected to be revised this year. We have seen the revision of... more
2019 is expected to be an exciting year for Halal. Much of its vibrancy derives from the facts that some of its prominent legislative, directive and guidelines had changed or expected to be revised this year. We have seen the revision of the Halal food standards, MS1500:2019 and Halal standards on logistic series, the MS2400 as well as a few other revision (early stages and in progress). It is also anticipated that a new Halal certification manual procedure shall also be introduced this year to replace the MPPHM 2014. This also to realign the new proposed manual procedure with the new requirements in the latest MS1500 standards. The Halal assurance systems guidelines 2011, is expected to be changed as well. The proposed guidelines is a total revamp of the existing Halal assurance systems which introduce the Internal Halal Control Systems (IHCS) for the micro and small enterprise categories. Public comment and industry engagement on the new manual procedures, and Halal management systems have been conducted since early this year, and both documents are projected to be gazzeted by the third-quarter of 2019, or earlier. This article discusses and highlights some of the proposed content and requirements in the Malaysia Halal Management Systems (MHMS) 2019.
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Why is Halal Executive (HE) is required in the Malaysian Halal certification procedures? What made them an integral parts of the internal Halal control of within a Halal certified business operation? These are the frequently asked... more
Why is Halal Executive (HE) is required in the Malaysian Halal certification procedures? What made them an integral parts of the internal Halal control of within a Halal certified business operation? These are the frequently asked question in relation to the HE functions and designation. The terms "Halal Executive" were first mentioned in the MS1500:2009, and later incorporated in the JAKIM's Manual Procedure for Halal Certification. Halal executive plays a crucial role in ensuring that the products and services rendered are conforming to the Shariah requirements, thus deemed halal for Muslim's consumption.
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The Malaysian Halal certification process has come of age. For the past 45 years, since 1974, the certification process has gone through several changes and development which safeguard Halal food sustainability, integrity and reliability.... more
The Malaysian Halal certification process has come of age. For the past 45 years, since 1974, the certification process has gone through several changes and development which safeguard Halal food sustainability, integrity and reliability. Present challenges, in forms of more advanced, sophisticated preparation, processing and manufacturing of raw material and ingredients, led to a more demanding set of control measures. Regulations and parameters are set forth to regulate the Halal industry, which ultimately to protect the interest of the Muslim's community in Malaysia. The Malaysian Halal regulatory structure transverse macro and microenvironment within the Halal ecosystem. The credibility and integrity of Halal ecosystem in Malaysia are immensely derived from the fact that the regulatory elements, provide support in terms of remedies and penalties, guide and control, over Halal code's transgression. The scope of the regulatory framework is adequate to cover every aspect of the Halal ecosystem.
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The revision of the MS1500:2009-Production, Preparation, Handling And Storage Of Halal Food standards is already five years overdue. The standards were scheduled to be revised in 2014, or every five years to ensure that it is relevant to... more
The revision of the MS1500:2009-Production, Preparation, Handling And Storage Of Halal Food standards is already five years overdue. The standards were scheduled to be revised in 2014, or every five years to ensure that it is relevant to the ever-changing Halal ecosystems. The first version of the standards was first to introduce in 2004. On the 3 rd of January 2019, the newly revised version of the Halal food standards was made public and gazzeted. The standards are now known as MS1500:2019 Halal Food-General Requirements (Third Revision). The essence of the revision among others is the addition of several clauses in the standards, the inclusion of terms and definition, and removal of Halal slaughtering from the standards. Existing Halal certificate holder need to align themselves to the new requirements. However, the impact of the revised standards is expected to be minimal.
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The Malaysian standards are governed by the Department of Standards Malaysia (Standard Malaysia), an agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). Standards Malaysia is the national standards body and the national... more
The Malaysian standards are governed by the Department of Standards Malaysia (Standard Malaysia), an agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). Standards Malaysia is the national standards body and the national accreditation body, derived its statutory power under Standards of Malaysia Act 1996. As to date, the number of Halal related standards is currently tally at 15, and the number is increasing.
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As part of the requirements in setting up a Halal Assurance Systems (HAS), the Halal certification applicants' were also required to develop and produce a HAS manual that lays out the details and instruction on managing Halal. The HAS... more
As part of the requirements in setting up a Halal Assurance Systems (HAS), the Halal certification applicants' were also required to develop and produce a HAS manual that lays out the details and instruction on managing Halal. The HAS manual covers the instruction, procedure, process and documenting Halal related process, which can be tracked and traced if necessary. The Manual is not a record keeping documents, but to provide a detailed written document that describes the halal assurance program with commitment statements identifying which requirements in the MS1500:2009 and Malaysian Manual Procedure for Halal Certification (3 rd Revision) 2014 are applicable and which are not applicable. Ultimately, HAS manual is used as a term of reference if any issues relating to Halal preparation and production ever arises in the business operation. HAS manual must be developed on its own, and does not mix with other food safety and quality programs such as HACCP or GMP.
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When auditor issued Non-Conformances Reports (NCRs) to the auditee, Corrective Action Requests (CARs) also need to be issued as well, officially seeking remedies and correction to the non-conformances found. A closed-up NCRs means that... more
When auditor issued Non-Conformances Reports (NCRs) to the auditee, Corrective Action Requests (CARs) also need to be issued as well, officially seeking remedies and correction to the non-conformances found. A closed-up NCRs means that the CARs has been successfully implemented, either on a temporary or permanent basis. Unclosed NCRs signifies unsolved issues that could jeopardise the halal systems integrity, where Halal risk still a credible threat. Therefore, each NCRs must be closed on every audit cycles. A significant element in the closing of NCRs is the Root Cause Analysis (RCA), an instrument used to identify the cause of the non-conformances and provide a permanent and long terms solution to the issues at hand.
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BRIEF GUIDELINES ON HOW TO SET UP A SERTU PROGRAM
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The traditional marketplaces of doing business are being progressively replaced by more innovative, dynamics and Intuitive platform. This convergence and progression is fuelled by information technology namely the Internet. At the center... more
The traditional marketplaces of doing business are being progressively replaced by more innovative, dynamics and Intuitive platform. This convergence and progression is fuelled by information technology namely the Internet. At the center of sharing economy is the platform, usually develop and managed by a third party. This platform bring together the excess resources owned by the owner, matching it with the demand seeks by the seeker. In this platform, goods and services are offered, transaction is conducted, sometimes finalized at the moment spur, while others may legibly finalized during transfer of ownership of goods and services. During this time, constant communication both by the seekers as well as the owner are changing extensively to ensure that the transaction is successful.