The halal food preparation course , organised by Selangor State Government through the Islamic Religious Affairs , Consumer Affairs and Halal Industry Standing Committee , and Yayasan Al- Mughni , aimed to raise awareness and

a sense of responsibility of the public , especially food vendors , regarding halal food preparation .

It sought to guide and educate the people on the importance of halal food and their understanding of halal and haram in Islam . Aside from making Selangor the leading State that prioritises halal food preparation , the course would be a platform where the authority could guide food vendors to apply for and renew their halal certification .

EMPHASISING HALAL AND TOYYIBA

The halal food preparation course ,

carried out in 10 series and on the first Sunday of every month , targeted restaurants , online food vendors , hawkers , canteen operators and caterers . The series was held in chosen State constituencies ( DUN ), including Sungai Kandis , Pandan Indah , Meru , Morib , Pelabuhan Klang , Taman Medan and Sungai Tua . The modules of the course include :

• The understanding of halal , haram and syubhah in food

• The role of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia ( JAKIM ) in the field of food products

• The common mistakes in food preparation

• The cleanliness level of raw ingredients , processes and packaging

• Toyyiba and the good environment

• Why halal in food preparation needs to be known Resolutions and impacts of the halal food preparation course are :

• Exposing the public to the knowledge of halal food preparation and management

• The participants will receive the certificates issued by Malaysia International Halal Academy ( MIHA ) JAKIM

• Increasing the confidence of consumers in Selangor regarding halal food

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