Halal Industry in Johor: A Review

Industri Halal di Johor: Satu Kajian

Abstract

This research aims at discussing the development of Johor’s halal industry and its potential to be one of the Halal Hubs in Malaysia. A list of federal and state’s agencies within the halal industry and its roles have been highlighted. The status of halal certification approvals and the economic strength of Johor were analysed and discussed to provide an overview of Johor’s halal industry. The contribution of each halal related sectors (processed food and beverage, ingredients, cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceutical, logistics and tourism) in Johor were emphasized. The roles of halal research and development (R&D) in assisting the development of Johor’s halal industry was also stressed out. 


Abstrak
Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membincangkan pembangunan industri halal Johor dan keupayaannya untuk menjadi salah sebuah Hab Halal di Malaysia. Senarai agensi-agensi kerajaan dan negeri dalam industri halal serta peranannya telah diketengahkan. Status kelulusan pensijilan halal dan kekuatan ekonomi Johor dianalisis dan dibincangkan untuk memberi gambaran keseluruhan mengenai industry halal di Johor. Sumbangan setiap sektor berkaitan halal (makanan dan minuman yang diproses, ramuan, kosmetik dan penjagaan diri, farmaseutikal, logistik dan pelancongan) di Johor ditekankan. Peranan penyelidikan dan pembangunan (R&D) dalam bidang halal di Johor turut diberi penekanan.