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Academic Qualifications
- Qu'ran Sunnah - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Malaya (UM)
- Usul-ud-Din - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Islamabad
- Usul-ud-Din - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Islamabad
Betania Kartika Muflih (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HALAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING
betania@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
BETANIA KARTIKA is currently an Assistant Professor and the Head of Halal Awareness, Information and Outreach at the International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART). She had previously served the Institute as a Deputy Director of Academic and Training (2015 and 2016), and Head of Academic and Student Affairs (2017 and 2018). She had started teaching professionally in 1994, at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) and Federal Institute of Modern Languages (FIML) Islamabad Pakistan. Prior to teaching in NUML and FIML, she was a private tutor of Qur'anic and Islamic Studies for the family of the former President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, HE Farooq Ahmad Khan Leghari (1993-1994). In 2000-2006 she was a Principal of the Indonesian Muslim Foundation Saturday Islamic School which was affiliated with the General Consulate of Republic of Indonesia in Los Angeles. She was a volunteer for the Curriculum Unit at the Bureau of Islamic and Arabic Education (BIAE) at New Horizon School located in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, Southern California , U.S.A. (2004-2006). Betania held the roles of Head of QISA (Qur'an, Islamic Studies and Arabic), as well as the Vice Principal Academic and Principal of International Islamic School Malaysia Primary (IISMP), between the years of 2007-2014. She was a co-author for Islamic Studies Textbooks used by IISMP from 2013-2017. Since joining INHART in 1994, Betania has taught "Fiqh for Halal Industry" for Postgraduate students, and "Ethics and Toyyiban Concepts in Halal Industry" for the student of KHIRKS. Since 2017 she has been appointed as the external assessor for Diploma in Halal Industry Management by International Islamic College (IIC). Betania obtained her BA (Hons) in Usuluddin (1993) and Master of Arts in Tafsir Hadith (1997) from the International Islamic University Islamabad, and he PhD in Qur'an Sunna (2013) from the University Malaya. Currently she is an active researcher and her research interests are in the field of Thematic Exegesis and Science of Hadith related to the Fundamentals of halal and haram, halal laws, halal consumerism and ecosystem, contaminated halal animals (Al-Jallalah) and currently she is working on the Projects of Muslim Friendly Oriental Medicines, Aquaculture Farming and Geopark Tourism. She Received the grants from the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia to do the research and publish the articles. Betania was awarded a Distinguished Scientist in Animal Feed by Venus International Foundation in 2018. She is a member of Editorial Board for Journal of 'Halal Industry and Services' and 'International Journal of Halal Research'. She has presented papers on Halal issues in forums, conferences, seminars and symposiums, spoken as a keynote speaker, conducted halal awareness programs, engaged with communities in halal Outreach, nationally and globally. She appeared on broadcast media such as national Malaysian television channels and radio; to talk about the output of her research on "Al Jallalah and halal animal feed". Betania is a member of IIUM flagship focusing on Socialization and Community Engagement as well as a member of Shariah Board for TIHCA (Taiwan-INHART Halal Certification Authority). She is a certified halal trainer (Halal Professional Board)by JAKIM and a certified professional trainer by Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) also known as Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF). She has conducted several Halal training organized by INHART in Malaysia and various other countries. Betania's interest in Oriental Medication practices, led her to become a certified therapist for Prophetic Cupping by Persatuan Perubatan Islam Hijamah Malaysia (PERHIJAM) in 2016, and certified master trainer and therapist of Korean hand Therapy (Koryo Sooji Chim) by the Institute of Korean Hand Therapy, Seoul Korea in 1992.
Area of Specialisation
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Religious Studies ~ Quranic and Hadith Studies - Qu'ran Sunnah
Teaching Responsibilities
CONTEMPORARY ISLAMIC RULINGS ON HALAL ISSUES | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
ETHICS AND TOYYIBAN CONCEPT IN HALAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES | 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
FIQH 1 FOR HALAL INDUSTRY PRODUCT AND SERVICES | 2020/2021 |
FIQH 1 FOR HALAL INDUSTRY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES | 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
FIQH 2 FOR HALAL INDUSTRY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATION OF FIQH IN HALAL INDUSTRY | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
ISLAMIC LAW OF CONSUMERISM | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
ISLAMIC THEOLOGY AND JURISPRUDENCE | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
ISLAMIZATION OF ENGINEERING STUDIES | 2016/2017 |
MAQASID AL-SHARI'AH IN HALAL INDUSTRY | 2025/2026 |
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (QUALITATIVE) | 2023/2024 |
SEMINAR | 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
VALUE, ETHICS AND SUSTAINABILITY IN HALAL INDUSTRY | 2024/2025 |
VALUES,TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY | 2016/2017 |
Supervision
Development Of Conceptual Framework For Halal Poultry Industries Based On Maqasid Al-Shari'Ah.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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Halal Assurance System In The United Arab Emirates (Uae): A Comprehensive Evaluation.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Halal Industry Education Ecosystem & Graduate Employability : Case Study Of Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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Enhancing Social Skills Through Homeschooling: A Case Study Of Indonesian Muslim Parents.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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Normative Theory Of Islamic Consumer Behavior (Icb): In The Light Of Quran And Hadith.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Halal Tourism Management Strategy in "Sharia Beach" Banyuwangi, Indonesia. Halal Tourism Management Strategy In "Sharia Beach" Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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A Study On The Purchase And Consumption Behaviour Of Prophetic Food Amongst Muslims In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Halal Certification Awareness Among Food And Beverages Entrepreneurs In Majalengka West Java Indonesia.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Muslim Tourist Attitudes Of Unani Medical Services In Tamil Nadu, South India.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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The Impact Of Halal Branding On Consumers Purchasing Behavioral Intention In Bosnia And Herzegovina.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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The Evaluation Of Implementing Al-Islam And Kemuhammadiyahan Course For Non-Muslim Students At University Of Muhammadiyah Kupang, Indonesia
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Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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The Impact Of Halal Certification On Purchase Intention Of Muslim Consumers In Malaysia : A Study Of Imported Products From Mena Countries.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Antecedents Of Attitude Towards Halal Cosmetic Among Muslim Online Entrepreneurs In Malaysia: An Extension Of Theory Planned Behavior (Tpb) Model.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Factors Determining Consumer'S Purchase Intention Of Halal Food Products In Eritrea: Mediating Role Of Religiosity And Knowledge.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Do Government Supports And Strategic Effectiveness During The Covid-19 Pandemic Contribute To The Bangladeshi Halal Sme’S Performance And Continuity?.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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The Governce Of Muslim - Friendly Tourism And Hospitality In Australia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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The Influence Of Religiosity On Muslim Tourists' Intention Toward Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Selection In Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2025
Main Supervisor
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The Importance Of Micro-Entrepreneurs Of Felcra Berhad Towards Application Of Malaysian Halal Certification: Challenges And Opportunities.
Master
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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The Development Of Halal Tourism Based On Local Wisdom In Sumenep, Indonesia: Opportunities And Challenges.
Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Freshwater Fish Aquaculture Framework Towards Incorporating Green And Shari'Ah Compliant Elements.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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The Application Of Safety Measures In Muslim-Friendly Homestays.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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المضافات الغذائية: دراسة فقهية تحليلية. Food Additives: An Analytical Islamic Jurisprudence Study.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Factors Affecting Consumers' Intention Towards Purchasing Halal Food In Linxia, China.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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A Case Study Of The Awareness Of Halal Products And Services In The Republic Of The Gambia.
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
Main Supervisor
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Muslim Friendly Railway Services: A Study On Malaysian Electric Train Services (Ets).
Master
Completed
2022
Co-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
Main Supervisor
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Factors Affecting Consumers' Intention Towards Purchasing Halal Food In Delhi.
Master
Completed
2021
Main 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
Co-supervisor
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A Study On Muslim-Friendly Airline Inflight Services (Mfais) In Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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A Critical Analysis Of Halal Marketing In Malaysia'S Multi-Level Marketing (Mlm) Industry.
Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Misleading Name In Food Labelling And Its Effect On Muslim Consumers' Understanding In Taman Dahlia, Johor Bahru
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Master
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Elements Of Muslim-Friendly Entertainment In Hotel
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Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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دراسة تاريخية وميدانية لتطور صناعة الأغذية الحلال بمدينة شيآن في
جمهورية الصين الشعبية. A Historical And Field Study Of The Development Of Halal Food Industry In Xi'An, People'S Republic Of China.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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A Study On Status Of Al-Jalalah On Catfish "Clarias Gariepinus" And Its Impact To Malaysia Aquaculture Industry.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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A Study Of Safety And Hygiene Towards Processing On Implementation Of Halal
Containers In South Korea
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Master
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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The Influence Of Country Of Origin And Marketing Mix On Overall Halal Brand Equity.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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A Study Of Four Generally Recognized As Safe (G.R.A.S) Substances Found In Packaged Foods From A Fiqh And Maqaasid Perspective.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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A Study Of Four Generally Recognized As Safe (G.R.A.S) Substances Found In Packaged Foods From A Fiqh And Maqaasid Perspective.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Development Of Audit Checklist For Muslim-Friendly Hotel’S Room.
Master
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Determinants Influencing Behavioral Intention In Consuming Halal Food Among Muslim Students Of University Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Readiness Of Smes In Bogor Regency In Facing The Mandatory Halal Certification Policy In Indonesia.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Potential For Muslim Friendly International Sports Tourism In Malaysia: A Case Study Of Fifa World Cup 2022 In Qatar.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Exploring The Market Entry Strategies And Export Facilitation For Indonesian Halal Products To Malaysia.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Sustaining Ecotourism In Malaysia Through The Practises Of Islamic Legal Maxims..
Master
In Progress
Main 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
Main Supervisor
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Factors Affecting The Halal Food Implementation In The Nigerian Food Industry: Perspective Of Halal Auditors.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2025 - 2025 | AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF HALAL LIFESTYLE PRACTICES AMONG ASNAF YOUTH THROUGH HOLISTIC BODY-MIND-SOUL (BOMS) WELLBEING FRAMEWORK |
2024 - 2024 | Certified Halal Executive Training (CHEX) - February 2024 |
2024 - 2024 | Halal Industry Awareness Program (HIAP) |
2024 - 2024 | Halal Competency Training (HCT) - September 2024 |
2024 - 2024 | Certified Halal Executive Training (CHEX) - May 2024 |
2024 - 2024 | Certified Halal Executive Training (CHEX) August 2024 |
2024 - 2024 | Certified Halal Executive Training (CHEX) December 2024 |
2024 - 2024 | INHART Laboratories Service (Sample Analysis and Workshop) - Jan 2024 - Nov. 2024 |
2023 - 2023 | Sample Analysis by INHART Laboratory |
2022 - 2021 | Halal & Toyyib Awareness International Camp 2021 |
2020 - 2020 | Certified Halal Executive Training |
2020 - 2021 | Ethics and Toyyiban Concept in Halal Products and Services |
2019 - 2019 | Certified Halal Executive Training |
2019 - 2019 | KIHCA Halal Audit |
2019 - 2019 | Program Persediaan Industri dan Perkhidmatan Halal |
2019 - 2020 | Certified Halal Executive Training |
2018 - 2023 | Insight Analysis of Current Aquaculture Farming Practice Towards Incorporating Green and Shariah Compliant Elements |
2016 - 2019 | Production and Quality Parameters of Halal Local Ingredients and Natural Products |
2015 - 2018 | Charaterization of Alcohol Content and the Impact of Its Physicochemical Properties In Various Types of Halal Vinegar Products |
2015 - 2019 | The Comprehensive Study on Al-Jallalah Animals and Its Impact on Malaysian Aquaculture Industry |
On-Going
2025 - Present | "Contemporary Islamic Rulings on Halal Issues" |
2024 - Present | Enhancing Competitiveness of Halal SMEs in Food and Beverages through Halalan Toyyiban Practices in the Supply Chain: A Comparative Analysis between Malaysia and Indonesia |
2024 - Present | Muslim Friendly Tourism and Shariah Compliance in Food and Services |
2019 - Present | Geo-tourism Destination (GTD) Framework Based on Sustainable Development Goals and Maqasid Shariah |
2019 - Present | Geo-tourism Destination (GTD) Framework Based on Sustainable Development Goals and Maqasid Shariah |
Awards & Recognition
11 Aug, 2018 | DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AWARD 2018 - Venus International Foundation | International |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
Books
2024 | Upaya meningkatkan mutu pendidikan di Malaysia. Penerbit PT Arr rad Pratama, ISBN: 9786238760453 |
2018 | Halal 101 terminologies. HH Academic, ISBN: 978-967-16545-0-7 |
Book Sections
2024 | Toyyiban parameter in halal food industry; a thematic study from Qur'an and Sunnah. In: Springer Singapore, ISBN: 978-81-961472-9-7, pp. 107-116 |
2023 | Halal digital entrepreneurship and disruptive technologies from the lenses of Maqasid al-Shari’ah. In: Springer, ISBN: 978-981-99-6426-0, pp. 179-197 |
2018 | Technical review on vinegar fermentation process and physiochemical properties of vinegar product based on Shariah and scientific perspectives. In: Springer Nature, ISBN: 978-981-10-7256-7, pp. 491-499 |