Subjective norms are also found significant in choosing halal food among young consumers in this study. The significant influence of subjective norms in this study is contradicts with the finding of Liou and Contento (2001) which showed that the subjective norms did not have positive influence towards food behavioral intention [21]. In contrary,this study in line with the findings of Aiedah (2014), which revealed that subjective norm was significant in determining consumers’ attitude on halal food [22]. The significance influence of subjective norms in Malaysia could possibly relate to the characteristics of Muslim society in Malaysia practices collectivistic culture in the society. Therefore,generally social influence for example family, friends and colleagues are strong determinant points on halal consumption in Malaysia. Third determinant, perceived behavioral control portrays significant role in predicting Generation Y’s intention on halal consumption in this study. This finding contradicted with the study conducted by Bonne et al. (2006) which revealed that behavioral control was not an important predictor on intention in choosing halal food. According to Bonne et al. (2006), the availability of the halal food is not the main determinants of halal consumption as Muslims were willing to put their effort in getting the halal food as prescribed by Islam [23]. However, this study supported the finding of Armitage & Corner (2001) which confirmed that perceived behavioral control was found as a significant determinant of consumer behavior [24]. Hence, as perceived
behavioral control factor is concerned, the availability and price of halal food which falls under the perceived behavioral
control factor did influence Generation Y decision in consuming halal food.