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Academic Qualifications
- PhD in Halal Products Management - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- MSc. - Masters Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Bachelor of Technology (Food) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Anis Najiha Bt. Ahmad (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HALAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING
anisnajiha@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Anis Najiha Ahmad is currently an Assistant Professor at the International Institute of Halal Research and Training (INHART), IIUM. She graduated from Universiti Sains Malaysia with a B.Sc. in Food Technology (Hons) in 2008 and an M.Sc. in Food Technology in 2012. Her master's thesis, "Development of chromatography methods for the determination of ethanol halal limits in selected foods and drinks," focused on the development of routine methods for ethanol quantification and the determination of alcohol limits in halal certification. During her doctoral studies, she decided to go the opposite direction, from hard-analytical detection to a soft management approach—addressing challenges to ensure the halal and wholesome state of food production. Her PhD thesis focuses on the development of an instrument that assesses the enablers that lead to the effectiveness of halal food management systems in SMEs. Her current work focuses on a broad range of topics in the fields of halal food quality and safety management, halal consumer behaviour, whistle-blowing, and core competencies in the halal industry. She has published multiple journal articles, several book chapters and presented her research outputs at various conferences. She is actively involved as an editorial member and has served as a reviewer for various peer reviewed journals. She is one of the certified Professional Junior Trainers for Atlas.ti, one of the well-known computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software (CAQDAS).
Area of Specialisation
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Marketing ~ Halal Food Marketing - halal
- Agricultural ~ Agricultural Science And Technology ~ Food Sciences and Nutrition ~ Food Analysis - food technology
Teaching Responsibilities
FINAL YEAR PROJECT I | 2024/2025 |
HALAL INDUSTRY ECOSYSTEM | 2024/2025 |
HALAL LOGISTICS | 2025/2026 |
HALAL LOGISTICS AND SERVICES | 2025/2026 |
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY for HALAL STUDIES | 2024/2025 |
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR HALAL STUDIES | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
Supervision
Halalan-Toyyiban Concept As Religious-Based Digital Intervention Tool To Improve Nutritional Knowledge, Attitude And Dietary Practices Among Iium Students.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
Main Supervisor
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Investigating Factors Influencing Intention To Purchase Halal Food Products Among Iranian Muslim Consumers In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Developing And Validating Halal Compliance Rating As A Performance Appraisal Tool For Halal-Certified Restaurants In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Exploring The Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Motivations And Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Of Pondokstay Performance.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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A New Model Of Islamic Lean Six Sigma In Enchancing Efficiency In Global Halal Supply Chain.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Exploring The Dynamics Of Halal Food Consumption In Australia: Insights Into Consumer Behavior And Market Challenges.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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A Qualitative Study On Factors Influencing Whistle-Blowing Intentions In Malaysian
Halal Food Companies.
Master
Completed
2025
Main Supervisor
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Developing Core Competencies Index For Halal Executive In Malaysian Food Company.
Master
Completed
2025
Main Supervisor
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Assessing The Output Of Funding For Halal-Related Research Projects In Iium.
Master
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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Factors Affecting Consumers' Intention To Purchase Halal Nutraceuticals In Kelantan, Malaysia
.
Master
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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Female Non-Muslim Purchase Intentions Of Modest Fashion Products In Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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A Core Competency Model For Halal Executives In Food Manufacturing Companies.
Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Whistleblowing Intentions Among Employees In Halal Food Companies: An Application Of The Ethical Climate Theory.
Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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A Study On Core Competencies Model For Muslim-Friendly Tour Guide In Tourism Industry.
Master
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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Determinant Of Whistleblowing Intention Among Employees In Malaysian Halal Certified Food Manufacturing Companies.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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The Revealing Agarwood-Based Prescription(S) For Anti-Proliferation Activity Documented In Malay Medical Manuscripts.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Limiting Factors For Efficient Cold Chain Management In Halal Food Industry.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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The Framework Of Islamic Value-Based Productivity In Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Awareness Of Halalan Toyyiban, Halal Assurance System (Has) Practice, Export Readiness And Food Smes' Business Performance In East Coast Regison, Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Identifying The Enablers And Barriers For Implementation Of Halal Meat Supply Chain At Jombang Indonesia.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Factors Influencing Muslims' Purchase Intention Of Halal-Certified Over-The-Counter (Otc) Medicines In Bekasi, Indonesia.
Master
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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Factors Influencing Malaysian Muslim Travellers To Patronize Halal Certified Restaurant And Muslim Friendly Restaurant In South Korea.
Master
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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Intention To Use Halal-Certified Bakery Ingredients Among Online Muslim Entrepreneurs: Application Of Extended Theory Of Planned Behaviour (Tpb) Model.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Muslim Friendly Medical Services: Understanding Of Hijamah Practitioners In Klang Valley On Malaysian Traditional And Complementary Medicine Guidelines
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Master
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Consumer Perception And Purchase Intention On Halal Products With Blockchain Technology For Traceability
And Transparency.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Measuring The Service Quality Of Polytechnic Malaysia In Providing Halal Executive Program.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Development Of Game-Based Learning Module To Promote Halal Consumerism Among Primary School Students.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Challenges And Strategies To Ensure Toyyib Practices In A Garment Manufacturing In Bangladesh.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Analyzing Factors Influencing Purchase Intention Of Shariah - Compliant Wear Among Muslim Gen Z.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Determinants Of Halal Executive Competency In Halal Food Manufacturing Companies.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Tourist Disconfirmation Of Expectation And Satisfaction With A Halal Tourism Experience In Bali.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Halal Studies : Education Gap Analysis Of Halal Profession In Malaysia.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Perspectives Of Lower Secondary School Islamic Education Teachers In Klang Valley On Halal Topic.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Exploring Perceptions Of Healthiness Of High-Protein Healthy Bars (Hphb) Among Adolescents In Temoh, Perak.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Assessing The Halal Potential And Nutritional Compositions Of Local Grasshoppers As Sustainable Protein Source In Malaysia.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Factors Affecting Purchase Intention Based On Tafsir-Thematic Analysis Approach Among Consumers Towards Muslim-Friendly Food Outlets.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Factors Affecting The Halal Food Implementation In The Nigerian Food Industry: Perspective Of Halal Auditors.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2024 - 2024 | Catalyzing Sustainable E-Waste Management: An Exploratory Study of Urban and Rural Malaysian Consumer Behavior |
2024 - 2024 | Certified Halal Executive Training (CHEX) August 2024 |
2024 - 2024 | INHART Laboratories Service (Sample Analysis and Workshop) - Jan 2024 - Nov. 2024 |
2023 - 2023 | Program Pengantarabangsaan Pengetahuan Pensijilan Halal Malaysia: Skop: Kajian Pasaran Permintaan Bakat Halal Di Luar Negara |
2023 - 2024 | Revisiting halal science and halal education body of knowledge in the contemporary time |
2021 - 2023 | The examination of perception and association of authentic local food in Perlis among tourists and the people of Perlis for the purpose of food destination marketing |
2019 - 2023 | Characterization of blood plasma structure in surimi products and adulteration status through scientific and shariah approach. |
2019 - 2024 | Determinants of Employee Engagement in a Syari'ah Compliant Workplace |
On-Going
2025 - Present | Rencana Induk Pengembangan Industri Halal Propinsi Riau (Master Plan of Halal Industry Development of Riau Province, Indonesia) |
2025 - Present | EXAMINING THE INNOVATIVE POTENTIAL OF AGARWOOD SPECIES THROUGH PATENT LANDSCAPING AND CRITICAL REVIEW OF ANIMAL MODEL STUDIES |
2024 - Present | Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Promoting Halal Toyyib Lifestyle |
2024 - Present | PROJEK KAJI SELIDIK TAHAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN KTMB TAHUN 2024 |
2024 - Present | Comparative Analysis of Sugar Consumption Behavior in Higher Education Institutions: A Cross-Cultural Study between the United States and Malaysia; Under the main Project "Integrating Islamic Business Models in Ethical and Sustainable Markets,? |
2024 - Present | Enhancing competitiveness of Halal SMEs in Food and Beverages Through Halalan Toyyiban Practies: A Comparative Study Between Malaysia and Indonesia |
2023 - Present | Halal studies: Education gap analysis of halal talent in Malaysia |
2023 - Present | Development of Educational Hub to Support the Halal Industry in Thailand |
2019 - Present | Geo-tourism Destination (GTD) Framework Based on Sustainable Development Goals and Maqasid Shariah |
2019 - Present | Framing Core Competencies Index for Halal Executive in Food Companies |
2019 - Present | Towards a conceptual model of whistle-blowing intentions among employees in Halal certified food companies |
2019 - Present | Revealing Agarwood-based Prescription(s) Documented in Malay Medical Manuscripts towards cancer treatment |
- | HALAL HUMAN VACCINE DEVELOPMENT IN MALAYSIA: FROM A SCIENTIFIC AND SHARl'AH INTERDISCIPLINARY OVERVIEW |
- | Enhancing Competitiveness of Halal SMEs in Food and Beverages through Halalan Toyyiban Practices in the Supply Chain: A Comparative Analysis between Malaysia and Indonesia |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
Books
2023 | Al-Basirah: an insight into halal business and lifestyle. Revon Media Sdn Bhd, ISBN: 9786299744528 |
Book Sections
Monograph
2023 | Persepsi dan perkaitan makanan tempatan dan tradisional perlis dalam kalangan peniaga makanan untuk tujuan pemasaran destinasi makanan. In: Kulliyyah of Languages and Management, IIUM, |