HALAL EXECUTIVE TRAINING FOR B40 MALAYSIANS: THE BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS

Abstract

Halal executive training is a specialised programme customised to meet the requirements of professionals and entrepreneurs in the halal industry. However, various obstacles may hinder the participation of individuals in the B40 Malaysian group in halal executive training. The objective of this study is to review the barriers and solutions to halal executive training for B40 Malaysians. This study entails the collection and analysis of pertinent data, including as papers, articles, and other publications, to uncover recurring themes or patterns of barriers that hinder B40 Malaysians from accessing halal executive training programmes. This study has identified the following barriers that B40 Malaysians face to participating in halal executive training programs, namely: (a) financial constraints; (b) time constraints; (c) language and cultural challenges; (d) perception of elitism; (e) lack of readiness for digital learning; and (f) lack of awareness. Therefore, several strategies are suggested to enhance the accessibility and relevance of this training programme for B40 Malaysians include: (a) affordability in training participation; (b) flexibility in training practice; (c) language support in training communication; and (d) outreach training programme. In conclusion, this study suggests that there are various identifiable barriers and solutions regarding accessibility to halal executive training for professional development among B40 Malaysians. Besides the identified gaps, this study suggests several subsequent investigations on halal executive training for B40 Malaysians.