V. DISCUSSIONS
This study reveals the factors that influenced Generation Y
in choosing halal food are determined by their attitude and
subjective norms. The result shows that positive attitude
towards halal food is the most important factor influencing
the behavioral intention in consuming halal food. Indeed, this
finding confirms the study of Syed Shah Alam & Nazura
(2011) which showed that attitude was an important factor in
predicting intention to consume halal food [19]. In line with
that Aitelmaalem, et al. (2005) did stress on the influence of
consumers’ attitude in determining the halal food
consumption among Muslims [20]. Knowing the fact that
positive attitude is the most vital factor in determining halal
food consumption, creating positive image and perception of
halal food, may possibly augment the demand of halal food.
The positive image of halal food could be promoted through
the aspects of quality assurance, health and hygiene of the
halal food.