Working Experiences:
Began career in Penang as a private school teacher in 1986 and later became an administrative officer at Bukit Mertajam District Hospital in 1987.
Joined Nestlé Manufacturing Malaysia in 1988 as Production Supervisor for noodles and culinary products at Nestlé Batu Tiga Factory. Seconded to Nestlé R&D Center Kempthall, Switzerland in 1995 as Project Manager and then to the global Head office in Vevey, Switzerland as Technical Advisor for noodles, pasta & culinary products. Extended technical advice and assistance for Nestlé factories in Turkey, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Czech & Slovak Republic, France and Germany among others. Established a guideline for intermarket supply of Halal products for Nestlé global in 1997 which has evolved into Nestlé internal Halal standard.
Back to Nestlé Malaysia in 1998 as Product Technology Manager for noodles, culinary products and then for liquid drinks. Entrusted as the Chairman of Nestlé Halal Committee in 2004 and moved to Regulatory Department as Regulatory Manager. In 2012 established and headed the Department of Halal Affairs for Nestlé Malaysia which is recognized as the Halal Centre of Excellence for Nestlé global.
Contribution in Halal Industries:
More than 30 years of experience in the halal industry starting as a committee member for Nestlé Halal Committee in 1992.
In 2004, was entrusted with the responsibility as the Chairman of Nestlé Halal Committee while holding position as Regulatory Affairs Manager. Established Halal Assurance System (HAS) for Nestlé Malaysia in 2008.
Actively involved in collaborations with relevant government agencies, fellow industries and local universities in creating and driving Halal initiatives to establish Malaysia as the global hub for Halal. In 2002, became a member of the technical committee led by JAKIM to establish and review Malaysia Halal Standards.
Founded the Halal Committee for Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) in 2011 and was entrusted chairman for the committee until 2023.
Awarded the “Anugerah MAULIDUR RASUL SAW” in 2015 as appreciation on the halal work contributed to the country. Appointed as a member of the Malaysia Halal Professional Board in 2016 and a panel member of the advisory council for the Malaysian Halal certification until 2023.
Other contribution included being chairman of technical working committee for NOSS (National Occupational Skills Standard) for food manufacturing, member of technical committee in HDC (Halal Development Corporation), facilitated SME Mentoring Team (collaboration between Nestlé, HDC and SME Corp), member of IHIA (International Halal Integrity Alliance), member of Food Safety Committee led by MOH and industry panel for several local universities in Malaysia such as UPM, UITM, IIUM and USIM.
Promoted Halal Malaysia nationwide and at the global platform through sharing of experiences and presented papers in various forums and seminars globally, among which are at World Halal Forum Kuala Lumpur, Brunei Halal Forum, Philippines National Halal Convention, Halal Conference Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Summit, Halal Forum Europe in Brussels, Traders Conference Dubai, WIEF/AFF Conference Tokyo, Korean Halal Conference, HFCE-EU Halal Conference among others.
