Non-Muslim Acceptance of Halal Product in Malaysia
This study explores understanding of halal among non-Muslim consumers in Malaysia, highlighting factors influencing their purchase intentions.Findings indicate halal awareness, certification, marketing, and knowledge significantly impact non-Muslim consumers' willingness to buy halal products.Increased halal awareness enhances trust in product safety and quality, while effective marketing strategies improve perceptions and broaden appeal.The study identifies a growing acceptance of halal products among non-Muslims, driven by health consciousness and ethical considerations.Additionally, halal certification is recognized as a vital trust signal, assuring compliance with high standards.Educational initiatives are essential for addressing misconceptions and fostering a deeper understanding of halal principles.Ultimately, this study underscores importance of halal in promoting cultural diversity and inclusivity within Malaysian society, positioning it as a valuable concept transcends religious boundaries.
Authors
- Hasan Saleh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9427-7873)
- Thurga Rajandran
Institutions
- Technical University of Malaysia Malacca (MY)
- University of Technology Malaysia (MY)
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
- Published
- 2024-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i12/24093
- Primary Topic
- Halal products and consumer behavior
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka