Universiti malaysia perlis (unimap) aims to explore opportunities for cooperation with vietnam in halal technology:niversiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) aims to explore opportunities for cooperation with Vietnam in halal technology, particularly halal certification processes that fully meet the required criteria. Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, who is also UniMAP chancellor, highlighted the university's research expertise, which provides potential for practical collaboration with strategic partners in Vietnam in halal technology, standards, and industry development.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra mentioned that UniMAP had previously conducted a working visit to the Osaka Halal Centre and held discussions on sending students for industrial training abroad in Japan to assist with and learn about halal operations. This initiative was led by UniMAP's Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation, Prof Ir Ts Dr. Shahriman Abu Bakar, and his team. Students from business management and the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, including those in food technology programs, were involved in this endeavor.

Based on the positive outcomes of the Japan program, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra expressed hope that similar expertise-sharing could also be implemented in Vietnam. Meanwhile, Ramlan Osman, director of the Vietnam Halal Certification Authority (HALCERT), emphasized the potential for collaboration. He stated that HALCERT could serve as a link to explore potential cooperation between Malaysia and Vietnam in halal technology, standards, and industry development.

Ramlan Osman further elaborated that their unit operates under Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology and adheres to the procedures of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) in determining halal criteria for products. Halal is not limited to food alone, with halal logistics playing an important role in maintaining the integrity of halal status throughout the supply chain.

He explained that from logistics to the dining table, halal requirements must be ensured to protect the rights of Muslim consumers and provide them with confidence that the food they consume is truly pure and Shariah-compliant. Potential areas for practical collaboration mentioned include halal certification and processing, value-added agricultural products, padi technology, aquaculture, cold storage, and logistics.