Prosedur dan Peraturan Permohonan Tauliah Penyembelihan Halal di Malaysia: Isu dan Cadangan Penambahbaikan

Procedures and Regulations for Halal Slaughtering Certification Applications in Malaysia: Issues and Recommendations for Improvement

Abstract

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti prosedur dan peraturan permohonan tauliah penyembelih halal di Malaysia dengan memberi tumpuan kepada tiga negeri terpilih, iaitu Selangor, Negeri Sembilan dan Pulau Pinang. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui analisis dokumen rasmi yang diperoleh daripada Jabatan Agama Islam negeri-negeri tersebut, termasuk borang permohonan, garis panduan, dan Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) yang berkaitan. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa walaupun pelaksanaan tauliah penyembelih berpandukan Manual Prosedur Pensijilan Halal Malaysia (Domestik) yang diterbitkan oleh Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM), terdapat ketidakseragaman antara negeri dari segi syarat kelayakan, kadar bayaran, tempoh sah laku, dan keperluan kursus. Ketidakseragaman ini berpotensi mewujudkan ketidakseimbangan dalam industri sembelihan halal antara negeri. Kajian turut mengenal pasti beberapa isu utama seperti ketiadaan keseragaman prosedur, kurangnya kesedaran pemilik syarikat terhadap tanggungjawab fardhu kifayah, serta keperluan peningkatan kompetensi akademik dan teknikal penyembelih. Oleh itu, kajian ini mencadangkan beberapa penambahbaikan, antaranya penyelarasan syarat permohonan di seluruh negeri, pelaksanaan kursus pra-tauliah untuk pemilik syarikat, penetapan kelayakan akademik minimum bagi penyembelih industri sederhana dan besar, serta pembangunan direktori digital pemegang tauliah bagi meningkatkan ketelusan dan kepercayaan awam. Secara keseluruhannya, sistem pentauliahan penyembelih halal di Malaysia masih mempunyai ruang penambahbaikan dan diperkukuh melalui kerjasama bersepadu antara JAKIM dan Jabatan Agama Islam Negeri bagi memastikan standard halal yang konsisten, telus dan diyakini, selaras dengan kedudukan Malaysia sebagai hab halal global.

This study aims to identify the procedures and regulations for the application of halal slaughtering accreditation in Malaysia, focusing on three selected states, namely Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, and Penang. The study employs a qualitative approach through the analysis of official documents obtained from the respective State Islamic Religious Departments, including application forms, guidelines, and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The findings reveal that although the accreditation process is generally guided by the Manual Procedure for Malaysian Halal Certification (Domestic)issued by JAKIM, there are inconsistencies among the states in terms of eligibility requirements, fees, validity periods, and training prerequisites. Such inconsistencies may lead to imbalances within the halal slaughtering industry across states. The study also identifies key issues, including the lack of standardisation in accreditation procedures, limited awareness among business owners regarding fard al-kifayah responsibilities, and the need to enhance the academic and technical competence of slaughterers. Hence, several recommendations are proposed: harmonising application requirements nationwide, introducing pre-accreditation courses for company owners, setting minimum academic qualifications for slaughterers in medium and large-scale industries, and developing a digital directory of accredited slaughterers to promote transparency and public confidence. Overall, the halal slaughterer accreditation system in Malaysia has a room of possible enhancement and strengthening through integrated cooperation between JAKIM and the State Islamic Religious Departments to ensure a consistent, transparent, and credible halal standard, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a global halal hub.