A New Dimensional Halal Curriculum Standard In Preparation For Global Labor Market Drivers

Syaimaa’  Asbullah; Ezani Yaakub; Mohd Solahuddin Shahruddin; Mohd Yadman Sarwan; Ahmad Zuhdi Ismail

Authors

Syaimaa’ Asbullah Research Assistant
Ezani Yaakub Lecturer
Mohd Solahuddin Shahruddin Lecturer
Mohd Yadman Sarwan Lecturer
Ahmad Zuhdi Ismail Senior Lecturer

Keywords:

Education, Halal, Standard, MQA, MQF

Abstract

MQA halal curriculum standards outlined the criteria and guidelines in line with the MQF. It is a new dimension of career prospects that should be attained by graduates of sciences and social sciences, as well as the standards that higher education institutions should supply to help graduates meet the demands. Malaysia, as a global leader in the halal industry, places a high value on the development of worldwide marketable human resources. The development of quality halal graduates is dependent on a high-quality education that can deliver professionals with the identity, skills, noble personality, knowledge, and greater abilities required to meet the needs of the halal sector. Through a standard halal curriculum, critical and creative learners, problem-solving skills, the ability to generate new opportunities, resilience, and the ability to continue to drive and lead the global halal market will be established. According to the most recent data, 1.9 billion Muslims spent USD 2.02 trillion in six major economic sectors related to the worldwide halal economy. This is a qualitative study that relies on library research for data collection and document analysis. This paper applies the Systematic Literature Review to summarize and conclude the data of the research studies. This study is limited to the criteria and requirements under Malaysia's halal curriculum standards. Research materials from primary and secondary sources such as existing references such as books, journals, and theses are investigated, evaluated, and analyzed descriptively. It is intended that this research would assist authorities in strengthening existing courses, resulting in more qualified graduates in the halal market who can meet global labor market demands.

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Author Biographies

Syaimaa’ Asbullah, Research Assistant

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Ezani Yaakub, Lecturer

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Mohd Solahuddin Shahruddin, Lecturer

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).

Mohd Yadman Sarwan, Lecturer

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Ahmad Zuhdi Ismail, Senior Lecturer

Department of Akidah and Islamic Thought, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya

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