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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Most animal-based gelatin products in Malaysia lack halal certification
KUALA LUMPUR: The vast majority of animal-based gelatin products used in consumer goods in Malaysia are not halal-certified, says an expert. More than 95 per cent of the animal-based gelatin or protein used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and daily-use products in Malaysia reportedly do not have halal certification. Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) chemical and process engineering lecturer Associate Professor Dr Farhan Mohd Said said less than three per cent of gelatin used in local products is halal-certified, reported Utusan Malaysia today. Gelatin is a colloid made from collagen, usually extracted from the skin, bones and tissues of animals such as cows and pigs. She attributed the low percentage to complex standards and procedures for obtaining halal certification. All stages — from slaughtering, pretreatment, extraction, filtration, purification to drying — must comply with the Malaysian Halal Management System (SPHM) and Halal Certification Procedure Manual (MPPHM). Dr Farhan said awareness of halal certification also remains low among local industries, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the ruminant livestock sector, due to financial and management constraints. Despite Malaysia having thousands of cattle, goat, buffalo and freshwater fish farmers, a halal gelatin industry is almost non-existent. Most farms are small-scale and cannot meet domestic demand. According to the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), the total cattle and buffalo population in 2023 was about 798,771 — only sufficient to meet around 15 per cent of local needs. This is because producing 1kg of halal bovine gelatin requires about 6kg of bones and skin from properly slaughtered cattle. With only 726,206 cows available, Malaysia imports about 85 per cent of its gelatin needs, Dr Farhan said.
The Star
16-06-2025
- The Star
Varsity launches relief fund for Gerik bus crash victims
KUANTAN: Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) has launched a special relief fund for Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students involved in a tragic crash along the East-West Highway. In a Facebook post, UMPSA stated that the initiative aims to ease the burden on victims and their families, providing an avenue for the UMPSA community and public to offer their support. 'We understand the immense hardship faced by UPSI and the families of the affected students. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, and we hope that they are granted strength, patience and a swift recovery. 'The proceeds will be channelled directly to those affected soon. May all our donations and compassion be blessed by Allah,' read the post, Bernama reported. On the day of the crash, UMPSA delivered 2,000 express meal packs to UPSI for the victims' families and rescue personnel. On June 9, 15 UPSI students were killed when the chartered bus they were travelling in from Jertih, Terengganu to the university's campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak overturned after a collision with a multi-purpose vehicle. The accident also left 33 injured, including the bus driver and his assistant, as well as the driver and three passengers of the car. On Friday, the bus driver was slapped with 16 charges in court. Mohd Amirul Fadhil Zulkifle, 39, was charged with 15 counts of dangerous driving resulting in death and one charge of driving in a manner dangerous to the public. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
The Sun
15-06-2025
- The Sun
Gerik bus crash: UMPSA launches special relief fund
KUANTAN: Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) has launched a special relief fund for Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students involved in the tragic crash along the East-West Highway in Gerik, Perak. In a Facebook post, UMPSA stated that the initiative aims to ease the burden on victims and their families and provide an avenue for the UMPSA community and the public to offer their support. 'We understand the immense hardship faced by UPSI and the families of the affected students. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, and we hope that they are granted strength, patience, and a swift recovery. 'The proceeds will be channelled directly to those affected soon. May all our donations and compassion be blessed by Allah SWT,' read the post. The public can contribute to the relief fund at On the day of the crash, UMPSA delivered 2,000 express meal packs to UPSI for the victims' families and rescue personnel. On Monday (June 9), in the early hours, 15 UPSI students were killed when the chartered bus they were travelling in from Jertih Terengganu to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak, overturned after a collision with a Perodua Alza. The accident also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and his assistant, as well as the driver and three passengers of the Perodua Alza.
The Sun
15-06-2025
- The Sun
UMPSA Launches Relief Fund for UPSI Bus Crash Victims
KUANTAN: Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) has launched a special relief fund for Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students involved in the tragic crash along the East-West Highway in Gerik, Perak. In a Facebook post, UMPSA stated that the initiative aims to ease the burden on victims and their families and provide an avenue for the UMPSA community and the public to offer their support. 'We understand the immense hardship faced by UPSI and the families of the affected students. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, and we hope that they are granted strength, patience, and a swift recovery. 'The proceeds will be channelled directly to those affected soon. May all our donations and compassion be blessed by Allah SWT,' read the post. The public can contribute to the relief fund at On the day of the crash, UMPSA delivered 2,000 express meal packs to UPSI for the victims' families and rescue personnel. On Monday (June 9), in the early hours, 15 UPSI students were killed when the chartered bus they were travelling in from Jertih Terengganu to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak, overturned after a collision with a Perodua Alza. The accident also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and his assistant, as well as the driver and three passengers of the Perodua Alza.
Daily Express
11-06-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Ban on night travel for university students among proposals submitted to MOHE after UPSI tragedy, says minister
Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 11, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said that among the suggestions received was a proposal for university students to travel during the day, instead of at night, to enhance safety. — Bernama pic PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has received various recommendations from relevant parties on measures to prevent tragedies like the crash which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students, early Monday morning. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said that among the suggestions received was a proposal for university students to travel during the day, instead of at night, to enhance safety. Advertisement 'Some have suggested that university students and undergraduates should travel during the day rather than at night, to enhance safety,' he told the media after the 'Luncheon Talk with Editors' session, in conjunction with the Asean-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025, at his ministry, here, yesterday. Zambry also said that he had been informed of a separate accident involving an express bus, early yesterday morning, which reportedly had students from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) among its passengers. 'I only received information about the accident this morning. Fortunately, there were no injuries,' he said. In the tragic incident early Monday morning, 15 UPSI students lost their lives when the bus they were traveling in overturned at KM53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik. Meanwhile, media reported that 28 passengers, including 13 UMPSA students, survived after their express bus crashed into the rear of a trailer at KM161.5 of the East Coast Highway (LPT), eastbound, shortly after midnight Monday night. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
