{"id":13103,"date":"2021-08-24T09:44:06","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T01:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/itc.gov.my\/v2\/?p=13103"},"modified":"2024-04-01T17:21:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T09:21:19","slug":"itc-and-jakim-collaborate-towards-development-of-human-capital-in-islamic-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itc.gov.my\/v2\/itc-and-jakim-collaborate-towards-development-of-human-capital-in-islamic-tourism\/","title":{"rendered":"ITC AND JAKIM COLLABORATE TOWARDS DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN CAPITAL IN ISLAMIC TOURISM"},"content":{"rendered":"

Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) are parties to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on 24 August 2021<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA, 24 AUGUST 2021<\/b> \u2013 Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) \u2013 overseeing matters pertaining the development of Islamic Tourism for Malaysia \u2013 is pleased to share another milestone in its 12-year history to date.<\/span><\/p>\n

24 August 2021 marked a momentous occasion for ITC where it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). The MoU focuses on human capital development in the Islamic Tourism industry and the enhancement of Islamic Tourism-related programmes and curriculum in tertiary education. Signatories to the MoU were Directors-General of ITC and JAKIM, Dato\u2019 Dr. Mohmed Razip Haji Hasan and Datuk Abdul Aziz Jusoh, respectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The event also saw the presence of Institut Pengajian Islam dan Dakwah Sabah (IPDAS), a body under JAKIM. As an institution of learning providing tertiary education in Islamic studies, this will allow IPDAS to enhance their academic curriculum where Islamic Tourism is concerned as aspired by the MoU.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That flows from the fact that IPDAS had undergone a restructuring in December 2018, which will now see the institution offer new programmes such as the Diploma in Islamic Tourism, Diploma in Creative Teachings, Diploma in Digital Teachings, and Bachelor of Contemporary Teachings, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those new additions will go along with existing programmes being offered by IPDAS at present, in the certificate, foundation and diploma levels, such as the Certificate of Foundation in Islamic Studies and Teachings (SAPID), Certificate of Islamic Studies (SPI) and the Diploma in Islamic Teachings (DDI).<\/span><\/p>\n

In the non-curricular aspect, the MoU will also see the provision of training services by ITC to IPDAS\u2019 academic staff and industry players to enhance their understanding of Islamic Tourism and Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality (MFTH), and the holding of seminars on curriculum development and conducting of research in the mentioned fields.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking at the online event, Secretary-General of MOTAC, Dato\u2019 Dr. Noor Zari Hamat, who is also the Chairman of ITC, noted: \u201cI applaud such an initiative by parties privy to the MoU, namely, ITC, an agency under my ministry, and JAKIM, on the road to human capital development.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs we know, the Muslim travel market is growing, and the trend is expected to accelerate in the coming years. To cater to the rising demand for Muslim-friendly tourism and hospitality products and services, one of the many aspects which needs focus is capacity-building, such as curriculum development for institutions of higher learning, to ensure a sustainable and inclusive human resource,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dato\u2019 Dr. Noor Zari opined that such a collaboration was also vital to build a knowledge-based economy whilst creating a sustainable and competitive business environment, which will benefit society as a whole.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI would also like to reiterate that education and tourism complement each other very much because whilst education creates capable and knowledgeable human capital, tourism will be the one to utilise these resources for industry development and in turn, economic prosperity and national progress.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He further explained: \u201cIn 2019, tourism contributed to 15.9% of the national gross domestic product (GDP), making it the third-largest sector. Thus, tourism is a key industry in Malaysia as it is also the source of income for many Malaysians out there. Although tourism has been severely impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia is confident that its tourism sector will be able to pull through and emerge from this pandemic evolved, as a more inclusive and sustainable one.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe National Tourism Policy (NTP) 2020-2030 that was launched in December 2020 speaks a lot about staying competitive, whilst ensuring sustainability and inclusivity, and this collaboration is aimed at fulfilling the NTP\u2019s aspirations as it all comes down to human capital development.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMalaysia was recently named the best destination of choice in the Muslim travel market, by the MasterCard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2021. This serves as a solid base for our national tourism stakeholders and industry players to work on, towards better development of Islamic Tourism in Malaysia, as more and more entities are now showing a growing interest in tapping into the said market.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Dato\u2019 Dr. Noor Zari also viewed that Malaysia\u2019s position as a multiracial, multiethnic and multiconfessional nation makes it a melting pot, which adds value to its list offerings and attractions for all tourists, including Muslim tourists. In addition, the availability of Halal food everywhere and provision of prayer facilities, such as ablution facilities, musollahs, prayer mats and the indication of the Qiblat sign will enrich the stay and experience of Muslim tourists.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAll in all, Malaysia must continue to lead the way for all things Islamic Tourism and Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality, and always strive to be the best among other nations out there because the competition is growing as observed where more nations are now open to embracing MFTH in their respective tourism sectors.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMOTAC, via ITC, is ever ready to assist tourism partners out there who wish to leverage on the niche but lucrative potentials of the Muslim travel market as we offer a wide range of services, from research and training, to standards and certifications. That goes along with the fact that ITC is also known worldwide as the leading Centre of Excellence, and a point of reference for Islamic tourism and MFTH,\u201d he concluded.<\/span><\/p>\n

END<\/span><\/p>\n

Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) is an entity under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Malaysia tasked to develop the Islamic tourism segment for Malaysia. It advocates for Muslim-friendly tourism (MFT) by offering research and market intelligence, training, industry development consultation, Muslim-friendly tourism and hospitality (MFTH) services standards and certification, and information exchange.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2021, ITC was named the recipient of the Strategic Business Alliance Award at The BrandLaureate World Halal Best Brand E-Branding Awards 2021. It is a recognition of ITC\u2019s efforts and endeavours in formulating new strategies to meet the new normal of the business environment to ensure business continuity and sustainability, notwithstanding its role to develop and grow the Islamic tourism segment in Malaysia.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, Malaysia was named top country in the region in the MFT sector by the State of the Global Islamic Economy (SGIE) Report 2020\/21. Malaysia also retained the top-ranked destination in the MasterCard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2021, a position it has defended since the launch of the Index in 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n

These recognitions are an added motivation for ITC to continue to strengthen its efforts in being a prime mover and leading institution to ensure Malaysia is at the forefront of MFTH.<\/span><\/p>\n

For further details, kindly contact:<\/span><\/p>\n

Islamic Tourism Centre,
\n<\/span>Level 13, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia
\n<\/span>No. 2 Tower 1, Jalan P5\/6,
\n<\/span>Precinct 5, 62200 Putrajaya, Malaysia
\n<\/span>Tel: 03-8891 7177 or via email <\/span>itc@itc.gov.my\/v2<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow ITC on these social platforms:
\n<\/span>Facebook: Islamic Tourism Centre<\/a>
\n<\/span>Twitter: @itc_my<\/a>
\n<\/span>Instagram: @itc_my<\/a>
\n<\/span>YouTube: Islamic Tourism Centre<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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