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Halal Executive

Stable

Business

In-house officer who keeps a company's halal certification valid by running its Halal Assurance System to MS1500 and JAKIM rules. Every medium or large JAKIM-certified premise must appoint one, and they must be a Muslim Malaysian with a JAKIM HPB Halal Executive certificate.

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In Malaysia

How people get into it here
SPM → Diploma in Halal Management (or food science, or a related degree) → get a permanent job at a food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, logistics or hotel company → complete the Halal Executive course (about 10 days) with a Halal Training Provider registered with JAKIM's Halal Professional Board → appointed Halal Executive. Five years of halal-management experience can stand in for the diploma.

Sources:jheains.ns.gov.mykpmaiwp.edu.mymy.jobstreet.com

Subjects that matter here

The SPM subjects worth your effort for this career, with the reason for each.

ChemistryUnderstand reactions, materials and lab work.
BiologyThe base for health, food and environment jobs.
MathematicsMeasure, calculate and read data accurately.
EnglishPitch, negotiate and email clients.
Economics / BusinessUnderstand how markets and firms work.

Skills to build

Attention to detail in documentationCoordinating across purchasing, production and QAConfident when facing JAKIM auditsTraining and persuading colleagues

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Job demand outlook

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About this information

This describes what the job involves. Pay, demand and entry routes differ in Malaysia, so check the Pathways and Programmes pages for local requirements.

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