MSME Ontime Digital Service Development Strategy for Farmer-Based Agribusiness

Ontime UMKM provides digital services for agribusiness products based on farmers and MSMEs. The problems faced by business actors are the level of knowledge of using digital services and the lack of a system that can accommodate production results. This study aims to analyze the form of digital services, strengths and obstacles, and determine appropriate development strategies and priority scales. This research involved 22 farmers and 12 MSMEs as research subjects. Qualitative data analysis was carried out using FGD (focus group discussion) and quantitative analysis using SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats) and QSPM (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix). Based on the research results, a priority strategy was obtained that was able to improve the company's digital services with a TAS score of 6.11, namely it was proposed to increase the reach of Ontime MSME digital services so that they are more easily accessible to all levels of society by maximizing partnerships with agencies and the government and improving product quality by collaborate with various agencies and companies

Spatial Distribution of COVID-19 Infected Cases in Kelantan, Malaysia

Kota Bharu city in Kelantan, Malaysia was reported with the highest cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among other districts. Kota Bharu is the capital city of Kelantan, which acts as the administrative, commercial, and financial areas. A large population pool may become a potential carrier for disease transmission to become an epidemic. However, the impact of population density on the COVID-19 outbreak in Malaysia is still unknown and undiscovered. Therefore, this study investigates the impact of population density on COVID-19 as a potential virus transmission carrier using linear regression models. The chances of formulating new strategies for combating COVID-19 are higher when the driver of transmission potential is identified. This study shows that the highest value of infected area density is in Kota Bharu (0.76), while the infected risk area was highest in Jeli (0.33). This study found that there is a strong relationship between COVID-19 infection cases in Kelantan and population density (R2 which is 0.845). Therefore, high population density was identified as a potential driver of transmission of COVID-19 outbreak. Understanding the potential drivers of the disease in a local setting is very important for better preparation and management. The outcome of the study can aid in the development of a new analytical model for strategic planning of Zero COVID-19 for securing the public health and wellness, both social and economic, by researchers, scientists, planners, resource managers, and decision-makers

Abstracts of the International Halal Science Conference 2023

This book presents the extended abstracts of the selected contributions to the International Halal Science Conference, held on 22-23 August 2023 by the International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), IIUM, Malaysia in collaboration with Halalan Thayyiban Research Centre, University Islam Sultan Sharif (UNISSA), Brunei Darussalam. With the increasing global interest in halal products and services, this conference is timely. Conference Title:  International Halal Science ConferenceConference Acronym: IHASC23Conference Theme: Halal Industry Sustainability Through ScienceConference Date: 22-23 August 2023Conference Venue: International Islamic University (IIUM), MalaysiaConference Organizer: International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), International Islamic University (IIUM), Malaysi