DA NANG, Sept 7- Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) aims to explore opportunities for cooperation with Vietnam in halal technology, particularly halal certification processes that fully meet the required criteria.
Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, who is also UniMAP chancellor, said the university’s research expertise provided potential for practical collaboration with strategic partners in Vietnam in halal technology, standards and industry development
“Previously, UniMAP conducted a working visit to the Osaka Halal Centre and held discussions on sending students for industrial training abroad (Japan) to assist with and learn about halal operations there,” His Royal Highness said when Vietnam Halal Certification Authority (HALCERT) director Ramlan Osman paid a courtesy call on him here today.
Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra said the Japan programme, initiated by UniMAP (Research and Innovation) deputy vice-chancellor Prof Ir Ts Dr Shahriman Abu Bakar and his team, involved students from business management and the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, including those in food technology programmes.
“Based on the experience in Japan, it is hoped that similar expertise-sharing can also be implemented here (Vietnam),” he said.
Meanwhile, Ramlan said HALCERT could serve as a link in exploring potential collaboration between Malaysia and Vietnam in halal technology, standards and industry development.
“Our unit comes under Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, and our team also refers to the procedures of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) in determining halal criteria for products,” he said.
He said halal was not limited to food, with halal logistics also playing an important role in maintaining the integrity of halal status throughout the supply chain.
“From logistics to the dining table, halal requirements must be ensured to protect the rights of Muslim consumers and give them confidence that the food they consume is truly pure and Shariah-compliant,” he said.
He said potential areas for practical collaboration included halal certification and processing, value-added agricultural products, padi technology, aquaculture, cold storage and logistics.
