The halal concept on logistic Islamic practices in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Ahmad Razimi, Mohd Shahril, Romle, Abd Rahim, Mohd Rashid, Nur ‘Arifah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IDOSI Publications 2017
• Subjects: BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc; TS Manufactures
• Online Access: http://repo.uum.edu.my/21913/1/EJAS%209%201%202017%20%2011-15.pdf; http://repo.uum.edu.my/21913/; https://www.idosi.org/ejas/9(1)17/3.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Utara Malaysia

Halal is an Arabic term that means permitted or lawful. The opposite word of Halal is Haram which means forbidden and unlawful. Halal logistics is the process of controlling the material flow and information flow throughout the supply chain by following the Halal standard. The material flow includes transportation, storage and terminal operations.Malaysia has a total population of Muslim in Malaysia of 1.7 millions which 61.4 percent from the total population.Malaysia is accredited by the United Nations (UN) as the best country in Halal production of products and has a good standing image among other Muslim countries.This paper shows the application of Halal in industry activities are being questioned whether it is mixed with non-Halal or not.The lifestyle of Muslim consumers in Malaysia has make them eager to have a better understanding regarding Halal concept in products and services including the making process in production. The outcome expected from the study is about the Halal concept in logistics is improving the Islamic practices in Malaysia.