Malang, 4–8 November 2024 – The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM) at Universitas Brawijaya (UB) successfully held a five-day Halal Slaughter Training Programme (Juleha) from 4 to 8 November 2024. This programme aimed to enhance the capacity and skills of human resources in halal slaughtering, an essential component in supporting the halal ecosystem in Malang Regency. The training was part of the 2024 UB Professorial Grant Programme, titled “Halal Slaughter Training (Juleha) to Support Human Resource Development Based on the Halal Ecosystem,” which seeks to foster various initiatives in community education and competency development.
Participants came from diverse educational backgrounds, ranging from high school graduates to those with doctoral degrees, reflecting broad enthusiasm across various segments of the community. A total of 20 participants attended, comprising 1 participant with a PhD background, 4 with Master’s degrees, 3 with Bachelor’s degrees, and 12 high school graduates. Participants also hailed from different districts within Malang Regency, such as Pakis, Gedangan, Bululawang, Singosari, Lawang, Sumber Pucung, Wagir, and other areas, demonstrating a strong commitment from the local community to improve competencies in this field.

The programme commenced with an opening ceremony, featuring the Indonesian national anthem, “Indonesia Raya,” and the NU anthem, “Mars NU,” followed by a report from the Chairperson, Prof. Dr. Dra. Med. Vet. Herawati, MP, as well as warm greetings from PCNU representatives and the Dean of FKH UB, officially marking the start of the training. The following days were filled with presentations by experts and faculty members from FKH UB, covering topics such as strengthening the halal ecosystem, occupational health and safety, effective communication, and animal welfare principles. Participants also received hands-on guidance in animal slaughter practices held at Gadang Abattoir and FKH UB, led by a team of experienced practitioners.
The training concluded on 8 November 2024 with a practical slaughtering skills assessment, serving as an evaluation to gauge participants’ competency mastery. Those who passed will receive a halal slaughter training certificate and proceed to the JULEHA competency certification, scheduled for 11–13 November 2024, in collaboration with the National Professional Certification Agency (LSP Pusat).
In her closing remarks, Chairperson Prof. Herawati emphasised the importance of this training in enhancing the professionalism of halal slaughterers and strengthening the halal ecosystem from upstream to downstream. She expressed her hope that this programme would foster public confidence in halal slaughter processes that adhere to religious standards.

Through this training, FKH UB reaffirms its role as an institution committed to developing competent human resources and supporting the sustainability of the halal industry in Indonesia. The collaboration between participants and the training team is hoped to continue in support of abattoir operations and to ensure the continuity of safe and Sharia-compliant slaughtering processes. This programme was further enriched by the support of the 2024 UB Professorial Grant, which provides a strong foundation for high-quality training in an academic setting.