The framework is structured as a participatory mechanism, inviting engagement and suggestions from every segment of society. Stakeholders of the halal industry could play the role of implementing SCRIPT in their daily operations towards achieving the aspired MADANI Malaysia.
Industry
Industry players, such as halal manufacturers, service providers, and distributors, play a vital role in implementing the SCRIPT framework. They must ensure that their products and services meet the standards set by the framework and that they are transparent and accountable in their practices.
The following initiatives could be set forward by the industry:
• Sustainability: Promote transparency and traceability in the supply chain to ensure that products are sourced from sustainable sources. Addressing environmental and social sustainability challenges requires significant changes in how goods are produced and consumed. Implement environmentally friendly practices in the production process, such as reducing waste, using renewable energy sources, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Care and compassion: Foster a culture of empathy and understanding within the company, and encourage employees to be respectful and considerate of each other and the environment.
• Respect: Ensure that employees are treated with dignity and respect, with equal opportunities for growth and development.
• Innovation: Encourage innovation and creativity by investing in research and development and encourage employees to think outside the box. Foster a culture of experimentation, encouraging and embracing new ideas and approaches.
• Prosperity: Foster economic growth and development by investing in new technologies, expanding into new markets, and creating jobs.
• Trust: Maintain transparency in business practices, including pricing, product labelling, and quality control.
Academia
Academia is vital in promoting and advancing sustainable and responsible practices in the halal industry. SCRIPT could be instilled by:
• Sustainability: Encourage research and studies focusing on sustainable and eco-friendly halal practices and halalan toyyiban products.
• Care and Compassion: The institution can create partnerships with local organisations that promote animal welfare.
• Respect: Foster a culture of respect and inclusivity by promoting diversity and cultural awareness among students and faculty.
• Innovation: Encourage innovation and creativity by providing students access to cutting-edge technology and tools and promoting entrepreneurship in the halal food industry.
• Prosperity: Develop partnerships with local businesses and industries to create economic opportunities for students and graduates. It can include offering internships, co-op programs, and job placements.
• Trust: Promote transparency and accountability in the halal industry by conducting research and studies on halal certification processes and product labelling.
Halal authorities or government
For government regulators, the SCRIPT framework could potentially provide a comprehensive set of standards and regulations to guide the halal industry, which can help reduce the risk of fraudulent labeling and improve overall industry transparency. The framework also helps the government promote the economic development of the halal industry by prioritising prosperity, innovation, and respect. These could be achieved via the following initiatives.
• Sustainability: Encourage and promote environmentally friendly practices in the production of halal products through education, certification, and incentives.
• Care and Compassion: Support initiatives that promote the health and well-being of workers in the halal industry, including fair wages, safe working conditions, and access to health care.
• Respect: Encourage inclusiveness and diversity in the halal industry, including the representation of women and minority groups in leadership positions.
• Innovation: Encourage entrepreneurs and businesses to create new and innovative halal products that meet customers’ needs.
• Prosperity: Promote economic growth and job creation in the halal industry through infrastructure, technology, and human talent investments.
• Trust: Establish and maintain solid standards for halal certification and product labelling to ensure that products are accurately and truthfully represented to consumers. Develop and implement transparent and accountable systems for monitoring and enforcing halal standards to maintain consumers’ trust.
