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CHALLENGES AND HOW TO OVERCOME THE ISSUE OF HALAL IN MALAYSIA Occasionally, the country's Muslim community was shocked by the product claims dubious legal status. They will be so anxious and be careful in making a purchase food or related products. There is also the blame on various parties entrusted with the enforcement of Halal. Given the Halal issue is an important issue especially for the Muslims, due to their having the right information about products Halal something good to eat, drink or use. Issues that often haunt Muslims now is the question of Halal that requires serious attention of all parties. Malaysia is a Muslim country but Muslims in the country is difficult to get a reliable kosher item as fully as food, personal care and more. With Islam as the official religion of the country, the Muslim sensitivities must be taken into account in this serious case. Among the issues debated constantly in Malaysia is like slaughtering chickens do not follow Islamic ways and there are also feeding the pig intestine to catfish and more. The use of food additives is a challenge to Muslims because the process and the source of additive itself may use illegal ingredients included in Halal food products although its use is permitted in the specified level. Which the question is whether it will invite harm to health, if continued to be used in foods consumed by humans every day? The other thing that raises the dilemma is that if the food additives derived from animals that are banned, making it illegal eaten by Muslims. What about the situation where sometimes during the manufacturing process of a food or beverage may be generated elements that are banned? Therefore, the involvement of researchers in studying the short and long term e... ...oday are very careful in searching and selecting a food and consumables in order not to fall into the valley disobedience. All parties, especially the government should seriously look at this aspect because it is a test of patience and integrity of Muslims. In fact, we also need to be a model for other developing Muslim countries, especially Malaysia is to be a Halal food hub in the region. Government should ensure that the key issue is Halal Muslims as this is no longer a big problem. Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) to ensure transparency in admission and distribution of all products are screened and go through a rigorous examination because they are the authority in certifying Halal or Haram products in the market. Users also need to be wise and careful when shopping to ensure Halal goods impacts of each product and not take things for granted.