The Faculty of Animal Science (FAS) UGM and the Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY) Sharia Economic Community collaborate in the field of halal socialization and education. The joint memorandum of understanding was signed on Thursday (11/10) at the Jogja Expo Center.
“In livestock, halal and tayib (good) food is important. Food that is halal and tayib does not merely reap blessings spiritually, but also in harmony with the spirit of food security and safety. In the end, this leads to a healthy life and blessings,” said Vice Dean for Research, Community Service and Collaboration of FAS UGM, Bambang Suwignyo, S.Pt., MP, Ph.D when being interviewed at FAS UGM after the signing of the MoU.
Bambang added, to be a strong nation, it needs to be supported by healthy food. “Foods that are halal and tayib are those that meet the requirements of healthy food,” he said.
To realize the availability of halal and tayib food, FAS UGM has a Halal Research Center (HRC) consisting of lecturers and researchers. HRC has a vision and mission to provide education about halal and illegitimate processed food products produced by livestock to the public and businesses in the fields of food, beverages, medicine and cosmetics.
“FAS UGM together with the DIY Sharia Economic Community will carry out the Halal Itu Istimewa campaign for DIY residents and surrounding areas. In addition, education about halal will also be carried out through other activities, one of which is a seminar,” Bambang explained. (Nadia)