Halal Masterclass for CEOs: Empowering Leadership at Central Sugars Refinery Sdn. Bhd. (CSR)

Halal Masterclass CEOs – A Strategic Engagement with CSR

📍 Event: Halal Masterclass for Executive Management
🗓️ Date: 12th February 2025
🏢 Client: Central Sugars Refinery Sdn. Bhd. (CSR)
🎓 Trainer: Ustaz Elyas Harun
📌 Location: CSR Headquarters, Shah Alam

Objectives of the Halal Masterclass

The Halal Masterclass was specially curated for CSR’s top leadership to:

1. Enhance strategic understanding of Halal from a management and Shariah governance perspective.
2. Strengthen CSR’s internal Halal Assurance System (HAS) through leadership buy-in.
   3. Discuss Halal-related risks and mitigation strategies relevant to food manufacturing.
   4. Provide insights into Halal certification processes, audit readiness, and current regulatory frameworks.
   5. Inspire continuous commitment toward Shariah-compliant operations and ethical industry practices.

High-Level Participation from CSR

The training was honored by the presence of CSR’s CEO, Encik Muhamad Zuki, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Encik Mohd Azahar, alongside other senior executives.

This participation reflects strong top-down leadership commitment to Halal compliance, business ethics, and quality governance.

By engaging directly with Halal experts, CSR’s leadership demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to ensuring that Halal is not just a regulatory requirement, but a core business value.

Key Training Components

1. Foundations of Halal & Shariah Principles
   1. Definitions of Halal and Haram
   2. Fiqh principles in food production
   3. Contemporary issues in Halal governance
2. Halal Governance & Top Management’s Role
   1. The role of CEOs and CFOs in Halal policy enforcement
   2. Integration of Halal into corporate risk and quality systems
   3. Case studies on corporate Halal compliance failures and success models
3. Industry-Specific Halal Considerations for Sugar Manufacturing
   1. Raw material sourcing & supplier management
   2. Risk of cross-contamination
   3. Cleaning validation & traceability in sugar production
4. Halal Certification & JAKIM Standard
   1. Malaysian Halal Certification Procedure Manual (MPPHM)
   2. MS1500:2020 Guidelines
   3. Common issues during certification and how to address them
5. Halal Internal Audits and Continuous Improvement 
   1. Tools for monitoring and evaluation
   2. Preparing for Halal re-certification and surveillance audits
   3. Aligning with FSSC 22000 and ISO quality systems

Interactive Format & Dynamic Discussions

What made this Halal Masterclass truly impactful was its interactive delivery, moderated by the experienced Ustaz Elyas Harun, a renowned Halal trainer with in-depth understanding of both Shariah and industrial requirements.

Participants were encouraged to:
– Pose real-life challenges from their departments
– Explore case studies and live audit scenarios
– Engage in group discussions on Halal risk governance

The result? A highly contextualized, executive-level learning experience that was both intellectually enriching and operationally relevant.

Feedback & Reflections

Immediate Outcomes:

• Heightened awareness of Shariah-compliant decision-making
• Enhanced clarity on Halal certification pathways
• Renewed internal dialogue on strengthening Halal SOPs
• Management consensus to review internal Halal protocols

CSR Management Feedback:

“The session helped us view Halal not just as compliance, but as corporate integrity and consumer trust. We appreciate UHAC’s practical, executive-level delivery.”

Why Halal Matters for CSR and the Food Industry

In today’s competitive food industry, Halal assurance is a business differentiator. For CSR, it is not only about producing clean, safe sugar but ensuring ethical sourcing, trust in product labeling, and commitment to consumer values.

Halal Assurance Benefits:

• Builds brand trust locally and internationally
• Ensures market access to Muslim-majority countries
• Aligns with ESG and ethical governance principles
• Protects against legal risks and brand damage

By equipping its executive team with robust Halal knowledge, CSR strengthens its position as a responsible, ethical, and globally relevant manufacturer.

UHAC’s Role in Supporting Corporate Halal Development

UHAC remains committed to empowering corporate leaders with the right Halal knowledge and tools. From SMEs to global brands, we deliver custom-tailored Halal training that fits the unique structure and scale of every business.

Interested in Halal Training for Your Organization?

UHAC welcomes companies from all sectors—manufacturing, foodservice, logistics, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals—to explore our training and capacity-building programs.

To discuss your training needs:
📞 Contact the UHAC Team directly

Let’s build a stronger Halal ecosystem, together.

Final Words

The successful delivery of the Halal Masterclass for CSR’s executive team is a proud milestone for UHAC and a testament to CSR’s proactive stance in embedding Halal values at the highest level of leadership.

We thank CSR for their trust and look forward to more impactful collaborations that strengthen Halal integrity in Malaysia’s food industry and beyond.

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