Reverse Transcriptase PCR detection of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) in cultured and wild shellfish from the Peninsular of Malaysia

Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Outbreaks of hepatitis A have been linked to the consumption of both raw and cooked shellfish. These outbreaks could induce a public confidence problem over shellfish safety and may result in important economic losses for the seafood industry. The work presented in this study investigated the presence of HAV in shellfish from Peninsular Malaysia. A total of 365 of cultured and wild shellfish from 36 sampling locations located throughout Peninsular Malaysia were examined using a commercial nucleic acid extraction and reverse transcription -polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) kit. HAV was not detected in almost all of the shellfish samples examined. Only one cockle sample from Changkat, Seberang Perai was positive for HAV. The results suggest the absence of HAV or very low amount of HAV viral particles in most of the shellfish examined

Establishment of a shellfish model farm : a case study in Sg. Jarum Mas, Perak, Malaysia

This study evaluates the sanitary and physico-chemical quality of Sg. Jarum Mas shellfish waters in order to establish its suitability as a model farm. Seawater and shellfish from nine stations (4 shellfish harvesting waters, 4 surrounding waters and 1 control site) were collected and analyzed monthly from September 2004 - September 2005. The results show that shellfish harvesting waters in Sg. Jarum Mas can be classified as 'approved' and 'conditionally approved'. Hepatitis A virus was not detected in any of the shellfish examined. Dinophysis caudata and Pseuodonitzshia spp. were the most common harmful alga species observed. Harmful species that are known to produce toxins and cause shellfish poisoning such as Alexandrium spp., Gymnodinum spp., Pyrodinium sp. and Prorocentrum spp. were not detected. The physico-chemical characteristics of shellfish waters in Sg. Jarum Mas imply that they are suitable for aquaculture activity of moderately tolerant species such as shellfish

Hacademy : halal virtual learning environment in halal industry

Malaysia is the only country in the world whereby the government provides full support in promoting the Halal Certification process on products and services. Muslims today makes up a quarter of the whole world population. The halal industry is one of the fastest growing in the world. Hacademy as known as Halal Academy is an online training platform for halal industry. With a wide choice of courses, it’s a best way to learn anytime and anywhere to gain more knowledge about halal or get certificate. Hacademy can save everyone time and cost, also an immediate access to enroll a courses is one of the best benefits offered by Hacademy. This platform will benefits a training provider to promote their content and gain extra income by global reach. Morever, the future halal personnel to boost a hire-ability by collecting more certificates and knowledge

Hacademy : virtual learning environment in halal industry

Malaysia is the only country in the world whereby the government provides full support in promoting the Halal Certification process on products and services. Muslims today makes up a quarter of the whole world population. The halal industry is one of the fastest growing in the world. Hacademy as known as Halal Academy is an online training platform for halal industry. With a wide choice of courses, it’s a best way to learn anytime and anywhere to gain more knowledge about halal or get certificate. Hacademy can save everyone time and cost, also an immediate access to enroll a courses is one of the best benefits offered by Hacademy. This platform will benefits a training provider to promote their content and gain extra income by global reach. Morever, the future halal personnel to boost a hire-ability by collecting more certificates and knowledge