Preventing the spread of COVID-19 is crucial in flattening the COVID-19 infection curve. General population control measures should emphasise on understanding the knowledge about the disease and importance of following regulations related to restriction on movement. The aim of this pilot study was to develop a valid, reliable and practical instrument on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Measures for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Malaysia. The instrument was developed based on a Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) conceptual framework. The instrument in the form of a questionnaire was distributed online to a sample of 40 adults. The initial questionnaires contained 16, 17 and 14 questions on knowledge, attitude and practices domains, respectively. The content validity was assessed by the experts. The reliability of the instrument was measured using internal consistency reliability, which was measured using alpha coefficient reliability of Cronbach Alpha. The analysis showed that the total Cronbach Alpha value for knowledge, attitude and practice were 0.93, 0.89 and 0.87 respectively. After one item dropped from the attitude domain, the findings of this pilot study show that the instrument is valid and reliable to be used in a further larger study. This study demonstrated that the three scales of knowledge, attitude and practice were reliable and valid for assessing the prevention of spread of COVID-19 in Malaysia, although further analysis are needed to improve especially on the knowledge scale due to the low level of difficulty.

The global market for halal cosmetics is projected to expand at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2020 to 2025, resulting in a substantial demand for halal cosmetic products and developments. This projection will be stifled if the halal-related issues and cosmetic health risks affecting the cosmetic supply chain are not effectively managed. This study examines the halal built-in approach as the guiding concept for regulating halal cosmetics in Malaysia. The emphasis on farm-to-table in the halal built-in approach is aligned with the importance of securing the integrity of the halal and safe cosmetic product. To achieve the objective, this conceptual paper evaluates past literature reviews consisting of journal articles, books, and conference papers from online databases like Scopus, web of science, science direct and google scholar. The outcome of this study shall provide new insights for the manufacturers to integrate the halal requirements in the whole process of the halal cosmetics supply chain. This could ensure the sustainability of halal in cosmetic products and guarantee the consumers' right to have a safe effect.