Background: Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) is an important commercial fruit in southeast Asia and is gaining more attention in recent years because it is juicy and sweet and has a refreshing flavour and an exotic appearance. It is commercialized for fresh consumption and is industrially processed as canned fruit, juices, jams, jellies, marmalade

This study explores the spillover effects of Covid-19 on halal industry in order to provide a way forward for this industry. Covid-19 pandemic was first discovered in Wuhan city of China before subsequent spread to other countries around the world. To minimise the loss of life and health, governments and global leaders have initiated a series of me

With the aim of promoting Islamic dietary laws as source of good health and well-being, International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART, IIUM) has been conducting several community engagement programs under the institute’s outstanding program called “Feeding Tomorrow” for secondary school students to ensure that safe, nutritio

The level of motorization has been increasing at an alarming rate in Malaysia over the years. Increase in population, economic growth, affordability to purchase vehicles, low fuel price and attractive vehicles financing system are some factors causing growth in motorization. As a result, Klang Valley and its conurbation are overwhelmed by traffic c

Victims in medical negligence disputes often pursue their claims out of anger and their desire for compensation over their physical and emotional harm. The current adjudication system, that is the tort system, allows them to be financially compensated for the harm suffered but does not offer them non-legal remedies in the form of explanation, infor

Many herbs are believed to be beneficial in curing diseases, in addition to improving general health and wellbeing. With the booming of many herbal and traditional medicines into local markets, it is feared that the harmful side effects might prevail over their potential benefits as there is a lack of or even no scientific basis for the belief. The

Halal industry and services being a global issue nowadays. Not only for Muslim majority countries but also for the countries where the Muslim as the minority, since there is a great potency business behind the term ‘halal’. Halal industry has been growth in all sectors and is a trend as a lifestyle. With the increasing in halal awareness, the d

The Maillard reaction is known as an amino-carbonyl reaction or non-enzymatic browning reaction which has an essential role in food processing to improve the appearance, taste and functional properties of food. In halal authentication, results could be used to differentiate the sources of gelatine based on the colour and flavour. Since many factors

Integration strategies at Kawan Company enables the company to strengthen its corporate, business and functional strategies as market leader in Asia for halal frozen food. It has achieved as regional leader of halal frozen food. The emergence of new rivals in the same industry with more innovation and valuable features, Kawan Company formulated ver

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) is moreeffective in transferring power from the engine to the wheels than gear-based transmission as it able to provide an unlimited number of gear ratios to suit different drivingenvironments. Conventional CVT system that operatesbased on hydraulic actuation mechanism experienced slow acceleration when move