A study conducted by Syed Shah Alam (2011) on attitude towards halal meat purchasing confirmed
that attitude, subjective norms and behavioral control have significant impact on intention to purchase
halal food. However, in a separate study by Liou and Contento (2001) in Chinese American society
reveals that a subjective norm has no significance towards their food behavioral intention. In other similar
studies but using Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) find that attitude and subjective norms positively
relate to the intention of choosing halal products among consumers (Suddin Lada, 2009, Arshia Muktar
2012). In fact, according to Suddin Lada (2009), subjective norms play the most influential factor in the
context of multiracial and multicultural society. However, past studies did not focus on the attitude of
Muslim young consumers’ in choosing halal food outlets in Malaysia. In view of the fact that young
consumers have different characteristic and preferences of their behavioral intention, this study is
initiated to find out their attitude towards halal food outlets and halal certification in Malaysia.