Halal Hospitality Education in Malaysia: A PRISMA-Based Systematic Review on Its Role, Challenges, and Future Development
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Halal Hospitality, Halal Tourism, Halal Education, Workforce Development, Systematic Literature ReviewAbstract
Despite Malaysia’s ambition to position itself as a global halal tourism hub, its halal hospitality education system remains fragmented, unstandardised, and insufficiently aligned with industry needs. Without a systematic development of halal hospitality education, Malaysia risks losing its leadership position in the halal tourism industry. This study presents a systematic review of research on halal hospitality education in Malaysia, aiming to map current developments, identify challenges, and highlight future directions to enhance national competitiveness. Following the PRISMA 2020 protocol, studies published from 2010 to 2025 were systematically retrieved from Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate using predefined keywords and Boolean operators. After rigorous screening, quality appraisal, and thematic synthesis, 37 studies were included, revealing seven key themes: authentic halal experience, workforce training and competency, halal certification standards, cultural sensitivity, institutional collaboration, innovation and digital transformation, and SME empowerment. The findings indicate that, despite notable advancements, substantial inconsistencies persist across institutions, and coordination among academia, industry, and policymakers remains limited. Strengthening Malaysia’s leadership in global halal tourism therefore requires comprehensive curriculum reform, structured training frameworks, and enhanced multi-stakeholder collaboration. Accordingly, this study advocates the establishment of a national halal education framework, underpinned by strategic support from JAKIM, the Ministry of Higher Education, and industry partners, to ensure workforce readiness, maintain educational quality, and promote sustainable growth in the halal tourism sector.
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