HALAL AGENCIES IN MALAYSIA Roles and Functions

ByMohd Razhan Ariff Bin Mohd ZainHALAL AGENCIES IN MALAYSIARoles and FunctionsUpon completion of this chapter, students should be able to:Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of roles and function of halal agencies in MalaysiaDiscuss the comparisons of authorities between the agenciesMalaysia has aspirations to become a global hub for the production and trade of Halal products and services, as outlined in the 2006 Third Industrial Master Plan (IMP3).Malaysia has unique advantages in developing and promoting the Halal products and services industry for many reasons:IntroductionFree MarketMalaysia is a progressive Islamic country. It is business-friendly to Muslims and non-Muslims alike, making it a Halal industry advantage.Malaysia strategically located country within Asia Pacific, providing easy in-roads emerging markets in Asia and a total population larger than 500 million.

Government SupportMalaysia has a pro-business government, offering tax and other investor incentives. the government has introduced policies and an efficient institutional infrastructure to develop Halal industry.

Talent & PeopleThe Malaysian talent rich with young, educated and productive workers with skills necessary for science- and service-based industries.With Malaysia being a multi-racial and multi-lingual country made up of predominantly Malays, Indians and Chinese, Halal business owners will find no shortage of bilingual talent skilled to enrich trade relations in countries such as China.

InfrastructureMalaysia have a well-maintained highways and railways that links to efficient seaports and world-class international airports.With Malaysia's commitment to industrial development and free trade, the government has established five economic growth corridors, in addition to over 200 industrial estates or parks and 13 free industrial zones. Malaysia is also home to one of the world's first Halal Parks.

Related Agencies in MalaysiaDEPARTMENT OF ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT MALAYSIAJAKIM is a Malaysian Government institution which has established Malaysia Halal logo and implemented Halal Certification System. Issues Halal certificate for local and export markets. Monitoring and enforcement of halal guidelines.

Objective To review, verify and oversee all food products and halal personal care, and guaranteed the cleanliness efficiently and effectively.

Our Vision To be a credible halal certification services centre and is recognized nationally and internationally.

Mission To ensure that all products are certified halal, or the using of halal expression is pure and according to Islamic principles.

Jabatan Agama Islam Negeri (JAIN) and Majlis Agama Islam Negeri (MAIN)Both help in monitoring to protect Halal integrity and issues Halal certificate for domestic markets only.Example:State Islamic Religious Department JohorDepartment of Islamic Affairs Negeri Sabah

MINISTRY OF DOMESTIC TRADE, CO-OPERATIVES & CONSUMERISM (MDTCC)KPDNHEP provides enforcement and monitoring programme to protect Halal integrity Halal logo and consumer's interest.

MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (MITI)MITI formulates strategies and provides incentives to encourage trade and investment in Halal products and services. MITI's focus in the promotion of Halal products and services. The Ministry takes a holistic view and has worked with the Ministry of Finance to design and provide incentives and support along the whole chain of the manufacturing process. At the international level, MITI assumes an active role in promoting the Malaysian Halal Standard to be used as a benchmark for the International Halal Standard.

MALAYSIA EXTERNAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONMATRADE, as the national trade promotion agency under MITI, undertakes various export promotion activities including the promotion of the Halal sector. These activities include participation in international trade fairs overseas, organizing specialized Halal marketing missions to selected markets, undertaking advertising and promotion of the Halal sector and disseminating information on market opportunities in the Halal industry to Malaysian companies.

MALAYSIAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYThe Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) is the government's principal agency for the promotion of the manufacturing and services sectors in MalaysiaOne of MIDA role is to help disseminate information and provide updates on policies and Halal incentives.

MALAYSIA PRODUCTIVITY CORPORATION (MPC)Help in identify potentials in Halal industry as well provides training and consultancy to SMEs and industries to meet Halal standards and requirements.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICESVisionA competent veterinary authority serving the animal industry for the sake of human welfare

MissionProvide quality veterinary services as an assurance for public health and sustainable livestock industry for the sake of human welfare

Objective Strengthen and maintain animal health status conducive to the animal industryPublic health assurance through the control of zoonotic diseases and wholesome food production from animal based productsEncourage sustainable livestock production and value added industryExplore, develop and encourage the use of technology and optimum use of sources in animal based industryPromote animal welfare practices in all aspect of rearing and production system

STANDARDS AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIADEPARTMENT OF STANDARDS MALAYSIAMALAYSIAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTEBIOTECHCORP

OTHER MALAYSIAN GOVERNMENT MINISTRIESMinistryOfFinanceMinistryOfScience, TechnologyAndInnovationMinistryOfTourismMalaysiaMinistryOfTransportMinistryOfAgricultureMinistryOfHealth - NationalPharmaceuticalControlBureau(NPCB)

LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONSHPRI : HalalProductResearchInstituteOfUPmHalalIndustryResearchCentreOfIiumHalalInformaticsResearchCentre(Holistics), UTMUniversiti Teknologi Mara, UitmUniversitiSainsMalaysia, USMUniversitiIslam SainsMalaysia, USIMUniversiti KebangsaanMalaysia