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Malaysia government-backed Muslim-friendly tourism rating standard to launch next year


KUALA LUMPUR - A new Malaysia government-backed Muslim-friendly tourism rating standard for accommodation premises will be officially launched next year, adding to the two independent services already serving the market.

The new standard, MyRating, was developed and supported by a 4.4 million Malaysian ringgit ($1.1 million) grant from the Malaysia government to the system’s reference partner International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), which is part of the International Islamic University Malaysia.

The rating system is based on the Malaysia government’s standard for Muslim-friendly hospitality services requirement MS1620:1520, with third party accreditation by INHART.

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Zurinna Raja Adam