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- Norfaridah Ali Azizan
- Amirul Afif Muhamat
- Sharifah Faigah Syed Alwi
- Husniyati Ali
- Amalia Qistina Casteneda Abdullah
AbstractPurpose - Waqf (endowment) lands constitute as among the highest types of waqf (endowment) properties in Malaysia; yet it is still unable to reach its maximum potential due to various challenges such as capital, location, legal and administrative issues. Therefore, this study intends to explore these issues by focussing on the two states in Malaysia (Selangor and Perak) that have fertile lands but different management authorities. Design/methodology/approach - There were series of interviews that had been conducted with ten (10) key informants who are experts and practitioners in the areas of Shariah (Islamic law), farming, agribusiness, land management andwaqf. Findings - Findings exhibit that constraints and challenges that had been highlighted in the previous literature still exist (although some improvements had been made), but there is emerging theme that the study intends to highlight which is on the needs to secure market for the agribusiness produce and the potential role of anchor company in the agribusiness. It is pertinent that for agribusiness to thrive, selecting the right anchor company that has the capacity to address the challenges is necessary. This study posits two anchor company models (Waqf Trustee-Anchor Company and Waqf Trustee-Anchor Company-Community Farmers) that can be applied for agribusiness on thewaqflands. Research limitations/implications - This study is based on the Malaysia's context influenced by specific country's features. Nevertheless, such findings can still be used as reference or benchmark by other endowment trustees in other countries especially for the Muslim countries as well as the non-Muslim countries that have significant Muslim populations. Social implications - The suggested models have potentials to improve the living condition of the B40 (below 40% household income) in Malaysia because the models encourage their participation in the agribusiness activities. Originality/value - This study focusses on the agribusiness, which is rarely being given attention in previous literature in the context of endowment lands. Therefore, this article bridges the literature gap and at the same time attempts to provide suggestion to address the pertinent issue – the underutilised endowment lands.
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Norfaridah Ali Azizan & Amirul Afif Muhamat & Sharifah Faigah Syed Alwi & Husniyati Ali & Amalia Qistina Casteneda Abdullah, 2021.
"RevitalisingWaqf(endowment) lands for agribusiness: potentials of the anchor company models,"
Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 12(3), pages 345-370, July.
Handle:
RePEc:eme:jadeep:jadee-05-2021-0128
DOI: 10.1108/JADEE-05-2021-0128
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