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               In promoting a dynamic and robust            and Malaysia and also internationally, through
               entrepreneurial culture at the university, MSU   high-speed networks and research databases. Its
               has developed numerous platforms for the     research areas include knowledge and learning
               advancement of entrepreneurship efforts and   management system, campus management
               research capabilities.                       system, management information system, data
                                                            communication infrastructure, and ICT security.
               Leadership and Entrepreneurship
               Advancement Institute (LEAD)                 The International Centre for
                                                            Halal Studies (ICHLAS)
               LEAD plays a vital role in the entrepreneur
               ecosystem at MSU. Its main purpose is to     ICHLAS undertakes the promotion and
               inculcate the entrepreneurial mind-set in the   development of matters relating to research,
               university community as well as the surrounding   training and education dedicated to halal
               communities through building an integrated   products and services especially in Halal
               entrepreneur network. LEAD further enhances   Cosmeceuticals and Pharmaceuticals. In its
               the entrepreneur culture by acting as a conduit   effort to be in the forefront of research, ICHLAS
               for eligible candidates to develop their innovative   establishes partnerships and undertakes
               ideas into successful ventures.              consultations with Halal-authority organisations
                                                            in Malaysia, such as the Department of Islamic
               Ideas are explored and developed into feasible   Development Malaysia (JAKIM), the Halal
               endeavours. The idea conceptualisation through   Industry Development Corporation (HDC), and
               academic learning activities allow transformation   other local independent companies.
               into real life business opportunities that receive
               full support from MSU.                       At the international level, ICHLAS also associates
                                                            itself with Josai University in Japan, Henan
               Information Technology and                   University in China, Burapha University in
               Innovation Centre (ITIC)                     Thailand, the Indonesian Ministry of Health, and
                                                            Budi Andhika cosmetics industry in Indonesia.
                                                            ICHLAS is looking forward to be in the circle of
               ITIC is the mainstay of all technological    global Halal industry players who complement
               advancements in the university, providing    each other, and especially to contribute to
               computing resources to the research units of   developing Malaysia's halal hub potential.
               the university. It supports the development
               of high-speed computer technologies and
               promotes information exchanges, within MSU
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