Dr. Teh Zaharah Yaacob

Dr. Teh Zaharah Yaacob is a dedicated academic and industry-experienced professional at the Faculty of Management, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Before joining academia full-time, she accumulated 18 years of professional experience in the insurance and banking sector, specialising in underwriting, risk assessment, and analytical evaluation. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance and Risk Management and a Master of Business Administration from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). In 2019, she was awarded her PhD from UiTM, focusing on Halal Meat Supply Chain Risk Management and Governance, underscoring her strong foundation in Halal logistics, supply chain assurance and governance frameworks. Her early industry exposure shaped her analytical mindset, while her engagement with private universities and colleges enhanced her expertise in teaching adult learners and full-time students. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in curriculum development, programme enhancement, and quality assurance mechanisms, which strengthened her pedagogical approach and understanding of academic standards. As a Head of Programme for Undergraduate Studies, she contributed to academic management, accreditation processes, and student development, demonstrating strong leadership, organisational capability, and strategic thinking. Dr Teh Zaharah is passionate about research and scholarly contributions. Her work spans Halal supply chain management, sustainable logistics, risk governance and management studies, leading to publications, research grants and industry collaborations. With a commitment to impact-driven teaching and research, she continuously integrates real-world applications, innovative learning approaches, and community-centred outreach into her academic practice, positioning her as an inspiring educator, researcher, and leader in her field.

Indexed-Articles (Scopus & Web of Science)

1. Zahari, M. K., Zakuan, N., Yusoff, M. E., Mat Saman, M. Z., Ali Khan, M. N. A., Muharam, F. M., & Yaacob, T. Z. (2023). Viable supply chain management toward company sustainability during COVİD-19 pandemic in Malaysia. Sustainability, 15(5), 3989. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/5/3989

2. Hussain, N., Zakuan, N., Yaacob, T. Z., Hashim, H. I. C., & Hasan, M. Z. B. (2023). Green human resource management for organization sustainability: A bibliometric analysis. International Journal of Professional Business Review: Int. J. Prof. Bus. Rev., 8(7), 105. (Hussain, N., Zakuan, N., Yaacob, T. Z., Hashim, H. I. C., & Hasan, M. Z. B. (2023).

3.Zahari, M. K., Zakuan, N., Saman, M. Z. M., Yaacob, T. Z., & Nor, R. M. (2023). The impact of flexibility and responsiveness on the financial performance in Malaysia’s manufacturing industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Accounting, 16(1), 10-17.

4. Hussain, N., Zakuan, N., Yaacob, T. Z., Saman, M. Z. M., Hasan, M. Z., & Muharam, F. M. (2025). Green Servant Leadership: A Bibliometric Review and Analysis for Future Research. ASR CHIANG MAI UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES, 12(1). (https://cmuj.cmu.ac.th/asr/journal_de.php?id=281)

5. Yaacob, T. Z., Abd Razak, S. S., & Hashim, H. I. (2023). Sertu and Halal critical point for managing risks in halal transportation. In Innovation of Food Products in Halal Supply Chain Worldwide (pp. 221-228). Academic Press.

6. Ramli, M. F., Hashim, H. I. C., Zaharah, T., Yaacob, M. Z. H., & Lazi, M. K. A. M. A Decade Mapping: Economy Impact of Urban Railway in Financial Market.

7. Yaacob, T. Z., Rahman, F. A., & Jaafar, H. S. (2018). Risk categories in halal food transportation: A preliminary findings. International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 7(6),

8. Norzelan, N. F., Ishak, S. Z., Haron, S., Shariff, S. S. R., & Yaacob, T. Z. (2022). Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty Index for Public Transport. Architecture, 10(1), 356-365.453-461.

9. Abd Razak, S. S., Wahab, H. A., Nor, R. M., & Yaacob, T. Z. (2025). LABOUR RIGHTS PROTECTION FOR YOUNG WORKERS ON DIGITAL LABOUR PLATFORMS: AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE. Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law, 13(1), 100-109.

10. Yaacob, T. Z., Majid, M. A., Hashim, H. I. C., & Hasan, M. Z. (2024). A Systematic Review of Traceability and Monitoring in Port Transportation Processes for Halal Compliance and Certification. Journal of Accounting, Business and Management (JABM), 32(1), 268-278.

Book Chapters

1. Yaacob, T. Z., Abd Razak, S. S., & Hashim, H. I. (2023). Sertu and Halal critical point for managing risks in halal transportation. In Innovation of Food Products in Halal Supply Chain Worldwide (pp. 221-228). Academic Press.

2.Yaacob, T. Z., Hashim, H. I. C., Hasan, M. Z., & Indiran, L. (2024). Challenges in the Implementation of Flipped Classrooms in Hyflex Teaching and Learning. Flipped Classrooms and Learning, 43.

Research Interest

Business Management, Halal Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management, Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Risk Management

Number of PhD supervisees

Availability of Supervision

Yes

Research Title Available for Supervision

1. Strategic Agility and Organizational Performance: The Role of Digital Capability and Innovation Culture
2. Entrepreneurial Orientation and Business Sustainability: Examining the Influence of Financial Literacy and Technology Adoption among Companies
3 Sustainable Supply Chain Performance: Constructing a Green Logistics Indicator Framework