Strengthen Islamic Financial Ecosystems To Ensure Halal Compliance - Asyraf Wajdi

MELAKA, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Islamic financial policies and ecosystems need to be strengthened to ensure that all operations fully comply with halal standards, said Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

He said this was important to ensure that halal-related operations were monitored at all times by the industry players involved.

“One of the ways is to ensure that every company obtaining a halal certificate has a halal executive and a halal auditor, to maintain public confidence and trust in the halal process and operations.

“I expect that the next two to three years will see a growing need for halal executives and halal auditors in this industry,” he told reporters after officiating the Halal Learning Provider (HLP) for the Bandar Melaka MARA Professional College (KPM) at Jalan Hang Tuah here today.

The launch of the HLP showcases MARA’s unique approach, combining academic qualifications with professional certifications, including the Diploma in Islamic Finance recognised by the Islamic Banking and Finance Institute Malaysia (IBFIM) and the Diploma in Halal Industry with the Certified Halal Executive Programme certification from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).

In addition, the Huffaz Professional Programme, which combines Quran memorisation with the Halal Industry Diploma, the Sijil Perakuan Hafazan Bertahap (SPHB) by Darul Quran, and the Professional Diploma in Business (ProBiz), will begin this September, with a focus on practical learning, industry guidance, and real entrepreneurial experience.

In another development, Asyraf Wajdi said the appointment of UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani to lead the party’s task force on the Urban Redevelopment Bill was aimed at safeguarding the interests and rights of Malays and Bumiputeras in urban areas.

The UMNO Secretary-General said the results of the study would be presented at the upcoming Urban Malay Convention, with stakeholders also invited to attend.

“These stakeholders include not only the party’s top leadership but also leaders of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other organisations from which we can obtain feedback.

“Whatever resolutions and proposals for improvements to the bill that we submit to the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) will be solid and we (will take into account) the interests of the Malays,” he said.

--BERNAMA