Halal development system: The institutional framework, issues and challenges for halal logistics

The purposes of the study are to identify the status of current Halal development system and highlight issues and challenges on the halal logistics in Malaysia. Investigations were conducted through site visits, semi-structured interviews and document reviews on four core groups; the governing agencies, the logistics providers, the port authorities and the industries. This qualitative approach adopted content analysis in order to systematically verify facts and evidences. Findings reveal the government continuous efforts in providing a holistic center for certification, and monitoring and enforcement system. However, the institutional framework has low level of centralization, lacks networking with international bodies and experts in halal logistics industry. The study highlights practical issues and challenges of Malaysia halal development system. The study concludes on critical points for halal logistics.