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Identified as one of Cleo Magazine’s Change Makers of 2018, Jumaiyah has developed Halalfoodhunt an influential brand in the halal food scene. More than just a brand that helps people find and purchase halal food, Halalfoodhunt also continuously engages and educates its audience within the halal food space.
To date, she has had several mentions in the media for her contributions in the halal consumer scene. She graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelors of Science (Chemistry), and a second major in Business Management.
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Media Mentions
Youthopia | Impact 0327: Making a mark in the tech scene for halal food
24 January 2022
Jumaiyah shares tips for how to care for a Covid+ toddler when her son caught the virus from pre-school and infected her while she cared for him.
Sassy Mama SG | My Child Tested Positive for COVID-19: Now What? Two Moms Share Their Stories PLUS Doctor’s Step-by-step Advice
12 November 2021
The Royal Singapore | They referred to us as "A bunch of Macik-macik who likes to makan"
24 September 2021
In this episode by TRS, Jumaiyah shares the prevalence of racism and sexism in the workplace and how she, too, was a victim. But instead of letting it get her down, find out what Jumaiyah did to use this as motivation.
Singapore Tatler | Opinion: Here’s How We Should Be Handling Misogyny Appropriately
14 June 2021
Jumaiyah guest-writes a piece featuring her thoughts on the recent controversy in Singapore involving local Ustazahs who became victims of a lewd poll.
CNA Luxury | 'A time of togetherness': What a quieter Hari Raya means for Singaporeans
12 May 2021
“I'm looking forward to a quiet celebration (since my phone is usually noisy with work queries) with good food and a relaxing day of doing nothing. I am definitely also looking forward to spending some time away from the computer.”
The Smart Local | 10 Books To Make 2021 The Best Year Of Your Career, Recommended By Bosses In Singapore
26 March 2021
“The most important thing that people want is to be acknowledged, seen and heard,” Jumaiyah remarks. “Sometimes in our rush, we might unintentionally say things in a passing statement that make them feel unimportant. To counter that, take every opportunity possible to talk to everyone kindly..
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Fempreneur Secrets | Leading a Business from Scratch with Jumaiyah M.
19 March 2021
In this episode of Fearless Fempreneurs, listen to Jumaiyah’s story on starting a business and some of the myths she had to overcome as she developed her company from scratch
HER World | #HerWorldHerStory: She Successfully Built A Platform For Halal Merchants By Bootstrapping
8 March 2021
Jumaiyah Mahathir, co-founder and CEO of Halalfoodhunt talks us through her journey and her advice for startups struggling with funding
HER World | 10 Women In Leadership Positions Give Their Best Career Advice
4 March 2021
For International Women’s Day 2021, HER World special edition of #HerWorldHerStory shines the spotlight on 10 women in leadership positions and asks them for their best career advice.
TODAY | How a food media business tapped tech to feed struggling families, help F&B firms during Covid-19
31 January 2021
When some businesses and families struggled to stay afloat last year during the Covid-19 pandemic, media company Halalfoodhunt took it upon itself to rally the community to support those struggling to get by.
The Straits Times | Going digital helped firm grow its revenue
27 January 2021
Ms Jumaiyah Mahathir, chief executive and co-founder of Halalfoodhunt, a company offering halal food media advertising services, on how the Start Digital Pack helped her business digitalise its processes.
The Everyday People | Jumaiyah: Halalfoodhunt Founder on Juggling Motherhood and Business
25 July 2020
“I haven’t always been a foodie, but I did see myself loving food more through the course of running Halalfoodhunt.”
The Caliph Podcast | Jumaiyah Mahathir: Advocating halal, The muslim community, Rizq & sustenance
20 July 2020
The entrepreneur, coach and trainer, Jumaiyah, is the co-founder of Halalfoodhunt, an online platform that empowers halal merchants and customers to connect. She has built a strong community of almost 50 thousands followers online where she continuously engage and educate them with information concerning halal food.
The Lit Movement | Mother’s Day: Jumaiyah Mahathir on juggling motherhood, Halalfoodhunt with little help
11 May 2020
When it comes to juggling a full-time career and taking care of one’s children, it is quite a norm to hear people seeking some form of help for childcare arrangements. Jumaiyah Mahathir, though, tries to buck the trend, despite being a boss and a first time mother.
Cleo Magazine | Make Your Introversion Work for You
September 2019
Introversion might be seen as a hindrance at the workplace, but this is entirely untrue. As a self-professed introvert, Jumaiyah shares how she makes her introversion work for her so that it doesn’t become a hindrance to her hitting milestones in her career.
HalalZilla | Top 10 Halal Food Bloggers to Follow in 2019
21 March 2019
Halal Zilla consistently looks out for their readers when it comes to halal travel. This time, they recommended that their readers follow prominent locals in destinations as selected in this Article. Jumaiyah (as @halalfoodhunt) was named as one of the top 10 people to follow when looking for halal food in Singapore.
Berita Harian | Laman makanan halal tidak mahu hanya tumpu soal 'sedap tak sedap
31 March 2019
Berita Harian did a feature on prominent faces that were adding spice into the halal food scene in Singapore. Jumaiyah was featured for her contributions in the halal food scene, but more prominently as someone that also shares knowledge about halal, on top of recommended food places.
The Karyawan | Halal Issues: The Need for a Balanced Discourse
15 January 2019
Does not being halal certified equates to being non-halal for muslim consumption? This was one of the questions addressed by Jumaiyah when she responded to an article that commented on the availability of halal food in Singapore’s cinemas.
CLEO Magazine | How One Woman Created One of Singapore’s Biggest Halal Food Blogs
August 2018
Jumaiyah was identified by CLEO Magazine as one of the Change Makers of 2018. As an entrepreneur, she shares about her journey, and the challenges that she has had to face on her way to being one of the most prominent influencers in the halal scene in Singapore
The New Paper | Patrons concerned by stalls without halal certification at Geylang Serai Bazaar
2 June 2017
Concerned by the many reports of non-halal food being sold at the Ramadhan Bazaar from her followers, Jumaiyah investigated the Geylang Serai Ramadhan in 2017, and released her findings on her blog, that later went viral. This was picked up by several national media, including The New Paper.