Developing a proper framework towards Shariah-Compliant hotel in Malaysia : identifying opportunities and challenges

Abstract


\nThe fast growth of Islamic industry and Islamic business in Malaysia requires the parallel
\nprogress of Islamic hospitality in Malaysia. Being a country with a majority Muslim
\npopulation and good trade facilities and infrastructures, Malaysia has set a target to become
\na global halal hub. With this target, it is undeniably essential to have Shariah-compliant
\naccommodation which definitely mainly targeted towards hotel industry. The purpose of this
\nstudy is to illustrate the opportunities which arise in delivering of such concept of the socalled
\nan Islamic hotel brand. Apart from that, it also targets to investigate on the existing
\nframework practised by some hoteliers branding themselves as a Shariah-compliant hotel.
\nEventually, this study seeks to suggest possible recommendations for the future growth of
\nIslamic hospitality focusing on Shariah-compliant hotel industry in Malaysia particularly
\nand all over the globe in general. This study is important as it can provide information to the
\nauthoritative body and to industry players as well. It will indicate the importance to have
\nadequate knowledge on availability of the opportunities and to have some preparation
\ntowards the challenges that they might be facing prior developing Shariah-compliant hotel in
\nMalaysia.