Assessing The Risk of Halal Executive Training for Strengthening Halal Training Management in Malaysia

Abstract

Halal has been prominent as global business, whereby Malaysia is a model for Muslim countries particularly for its implementation of Halal training. The needs for halal professionals increase drastically after the introduction of Malaysian Halal Certification, which lead to the demand for certified and competent halal executives and internal halal committee members. This study assesses key risks pertaining to Halal Executive Training Providers (HTPs) to strengthen halal training management in Malaysia, focusing on threats to JAKIM accreditation and sustainability. Study was conducted through qualitative interviews with seven certified Halal Training Providers (HTPs) from JAKIM’s approved list. Additionally, the Bow Tie approach is employed as a risk assessment tool to visually represent and analyse risk scenarios uncovered during data collection. As a result, four risk were identified from vocational education literature, which are: operational risks from poor training processes (Threat 1), strategic low enrollment in thin markets (Threat 2), curriculum-industry mismatches (Threat 3), and human capital deficiencies from low trainer quality (Threat 4). A holistic mitigation strategy is recommended, integrating operational excellence, adaptive curricula, continuous certification, and enrollment forecasting to foster resilience. These insights enable HTPs to convert risks into various opportunities. Future research should verify and quantify these threats. These findings is hoped to provide strategic insights to enhance Halal training programs, ensuring quality, compliance, and sustainability within the Halal industry framework.