2022 QUARTERLY ISLAMIC ECONOMICS AND FINANCE PUBLIC LECTURE: SHARIAH ADVISORY: PROGRESS AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
International Research Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) in collaboration with Fakulti Pengurusan dan Muamalah, and Fakulti Shariah dan Undang-Undang organized a Public Lecture on “Shariah Advisory: Progress and Future Development” by Mr Makhtar bin Hj. Abdullah, CEO, of the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS), and Research Fellow for IRCIEF.
The event was held on 28th September 2022 at Dewan Kuliah Ramadan al-Buti, KUIS. The audience consisted mainly of students, who were given exposure to the roles and challenges of shariah advisors, hoping that it will benefit them in facing future challenges of Islamic finance.
2022 QUARTERLY ISLAMIC ECONOMICS AND FINANCE PUBLIC LECTURE: SHARIAH ADVISORY: PROGRESS AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
International Research Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) in collaboration with Fakulti Pengurusan dan Muamalah, and Fakulti Shariah dan Undang-Undang organized a Public Lecture on “Shariah Advisory: Progress and Future Development” by Mr Makhtar bin Hj. Abdullah, CEO, of the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS), and Research Fellow for IRCIEF.
The event was held on 28th September 2022 at Dewan Kuliah Ramadan al-Buti, KUIS. The audience consisted mainly of students, who were given exposure to the roles and challenges of shariah advisors, hoping that it will benefit them in facing future challenges of Islamic finance.
2019 QUARTERLY ISLAMIC ECONOMICS AND FINANCE PUBLIC LECTURE : ECONOMICS DEVELOPMENT FROM ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES
International Research Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) had organized the 2019 Quarterly Islamic Economics and Finance Public Lecture IRCIEF: Economics Development from Islamic Perspectives on 19th December 2019 at Hassan Omar Lecture Hall, Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (KUIS). The event was attended by more than 50 participants from KUIS.
The Public Lecture on Economics Development from Islamic Perspectives was delivered by invited speaker, Prof Dr Muhammad Syukri Salleh, Professor of ISDEV-USM . The public lecture which was conducted for two hours ended successfully.
2019 QUARTERLY ISLAMIC FINANCE PUBLIC LECTURE IRCIEF: CURRENT ISSUES IN ISLAMIC BANKING INDSUTRY
International Research Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) had organized the 2019 Quarterly Islamic Finance Public Lecture IRCIEF: Current Issues in Islamic Banking Industry on 28th August 2019 at Senate Hall, Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (KUIS). The event was attended by more than 50 participants from KUIS.
The Public Lecture on Current Issues in Islamic Banking Industry was delivered by invited speaker, Mrs Suri Hanim Mohamed, former Chief Executive Officer, Association of Islamic Banking Institutions (AIBIM) Malaysia . The public lecture which was conducted for one hour and thirty minutes ended successfully.
2019 QUARTERLY ISLAMIC FINANCE PUBLIC LECTURE IRCIEF: SHARIAH RISK MANAGEMENT
International Research Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) had organized the 2019 Quarterly Islamic Finance Public Lecture IRCIEF: Shariah Risk Management on 18th July 2019 at Senate Hall, Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (KUIS). The event was attended by more than 100 participants from various institutions of higher learning.
The Public Lecture on Shariah Risk Management was delivered by invited speaker, Mr Mohd Zikri Mohd Shairy, Senior Manager Shariah Centre of Excellence Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB). The public lecture which was conducted for one hour and thirty minutes ended successfully.
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2019 QUARTERLY ISLAMIC FINANCE PUBLIC LECTURE IRCIEF: IQTISOD
International Research Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) had organized the 2019 Quarterly Islamic Finance Public Lecture IRCIEF: Iqtisod on 15th February 2019 at Senate Hall, Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (KUIS). The event was attended by more than 70 participants from various institutions of higher learning.
The Public Lecture on Iqtisod was delivered by invited speaker, Mr Celal Akar, representative from Hayrat Foundation (HAYRAT VAKF) Malaysia. The public lecture which was conducted for one hour and thirty minutes ended successfully.
2018 QUARTERLY ISLAMIC FINANCE PUBLIC LECTURE : URUS TADBIR AGIHAN ZAKAT DI ERA SIBER
Zakat Excellence Unit, International Research Centre of Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) had organized the 2018 Quarterly Islamic Finance Public Lecture on 12 December 2018 at Hassan Omar Lecture Hall, Academic Block 3, KUIS. The event was attended by more than 100 participants who are KUIS Students and lecturers.
The public lecture entitled “Urus Tadbir Agihan Zakat di Era Siber” was delivered by Ustaz Ahmad Husni Abdul Rahman, the Assistant Manager for Syariah & Information Unit, Pusat Pungutan Zakat, Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP).
2018 QUARTERLY ISLAMIC FINANCE PUBLIC LECTURE :RATING ISLAMIC INSTRUMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
The 2018 Quarterly Islamic Finance Public Lecture by Mohamed Zakariya Othman entitled “Rating Islamic Instruments and Financial Institutions”; was carried out on 31st May 2018. The program was attended by more than 100 participants who are lecturer and student from KUIS and other institutions.
The program began with du’a recitation led by Mr Ahmad Fatin Mohamad Suhaimi, followed by the Public Lecture session. The program ended successfully.
2018 QUARTERLY ISLAMIC FINANCE PUBLIC LECTURE: SDGs, MAQASID SHARIAH AND ISLAMIC ECONOMICS & FINANCE
The 2018 Quarterly Islamic Finance Public Lecture, IRCIEF was carried out on the 27th February 2018 at Dk Hassan Omar, Academic Block 3, KUIS by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahida Shahimi. The lecture was titled “Sustainable Development Goals, Maqasid Shariah and Islamic Economics & Finance”. The program was attended by more than 100 participant from lecturer and student from KUIS.
The program began with du’a recitation led by Mr Ahmad Fatin Mohamad Suhaimi, followed by the Public Lecture session. The program has ended successfully.
IRTI CORNER LIBRARY OPEN DAY 2018
International Research Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) had organized the IRTI Corner Library Open Day 2018 on 16th July 2018 at Senate Hall KUIS. The event was attended by more than 50 participants consisting of industry players, representatives of Islamic financial institutions, and students.
The morning session began with by du’a recitation by Dr Ahmad Misbah Mohamad Hilmi followed by public lecture by Prof Dr Mohammad Akram bin Laldin, Executive Director of International Shariah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA). The morning session continued with the officiating ceremony of IQTISOD by Dato Abdul Halim Ismail. The IQTISOD is the Islamic Economics & Finance Information System that developed by IRCIEF KUIS. The evening session ended with the officiating of ISRA Corner that will be located in IRTI Corner Library, IRCIEF.
The evening session began with Public Lecture titled Publication in High Impact Journal by Prof Dr Abdul Ghafar Ismail. The evening session ended with the book review session by Mr. Mezbah Uddin Ahmed, representative from ISRA. The full day program ended successfully.
2017 QUARTERLY ISLAMIC FINANCE PUBLIC LECTURE IRCIEF :FORUM ON GST DILEMMA
International Research Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) in collaboration with Centre for Postgraduate Studies (PPS) had organized the 2017 Quarterly Islamic Finance Public Lecture IRCIEF: Forum on GST on 12th September 2017 at Hassan Omar Lecture Hall, Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (KUIS). The event was attended by more than 100 participants from various institutions of higher learning, KUIS lecturers and students.
The forum on GST Dilemma was conducted by invited moderator, Dr Noor Suhaila Shaharudin, Head of Program, Diploma & Degree in Accounting Faculty of Management & Muamalah, KUIS. IRCIEF has invited 4 speakers for the forum; Encik Ahmad Yani Ismail, Deputy Director of Research, Research Management Centre (RMC), KUIS; Encik Md Rozalafri Johori, Chief Operating Officer, KUISCELL, KUIS; Dr Ahmad Badri Abdullah, Research Fellow, International Institute of Advanced Studies (IAIS), Malaysia; and Mr Mohamad Sabri Saad, Representative from Royal Malaysia Customs Department.
The program began with the recitation of du’a led by En Ahmad Fatin Mohammad Suhaimi. The forum which was conducted for one hour and thirty minutes ended successfully.
IRTI CORNER LIBRARY OPEN DAY 2017
International Research Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) had organized the IRTI Corner Library Open Day 2017 on 20th February 2017 at Hassan Omar Lecture Hall, Academic Block 3, KUIS. The event was attended by more than 80 participants consisting of industry players, lecturers and students.
The morning session began with du’a recitation by Ustaz Muhammad Syafee Salihin bin Hassan followed by opening speech from Profesor Dato’ Dr Ab. Halim bin Tamuri, Rector of KUIS. It was continued with the public lecture delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rusni Binti Hassan, Associate Research Fellow IRCIEF, with her topic ‘Implementation of Shariah Governance Framework for IFIs: Where Are We Now After 5 Years?’. The forum session took place after 15 minutes break with the topic ‘Fintech Technology: The Stand of Banks’. The session was moderated by Mr. Wan Rumaizi Bin W. Husin@Abdul Aziz, Shariah Committee of Bank Rakyat whereas Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rusni Binti Hassan; Asst. Prof. Dr. Rizal Bin Mohd Nor, Lecturer of IIUM; and Mr. Mohd Zulkefli Bin Hamdan, Chief Operation Officer of Dinarpal International Innovation Outlet acted as the panellists. The morning session ended with a token of appreciation session to all speakers. During the morning session, there was also book sales booth opened by IRCIEF, KUIS.
The evening session started with Muamalat Interactive Game (MIG) Competition among IPT students. The competition was conducted by Mrs Syarifah Nur Amalina Binti Syed Nasaruddin and it was held at IRTI Corner Library. The participants were students from KUIS, UKM and USIM. There was also Knowledge Dart Games run at the same time. This game was held at Level G, Academic Block 3, KUIS and it was conducted by PEMAJA Club. This game was joined by KUIS students.
2016 QUARTERLY ISLAMIC FINANCE PUBLIC LECTURE IRCIEF-IRTI: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: THE ROLE OF ISLAMIC FINANCE
Research and Training Institute (IRTI) of Islamic Development Bank (IDB), had organized the “2016 Quarterly Islamic Finance Public Lecture IRCIEF-IRTI: Sustainable Development Goals: The Role Of Islamic Finance” on 4 November 2016 at Hassan Omar Lecture Hall, Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (KUIS). The event was attended by more than 50 participants from various institutions of higher learning, representatives from Islamic financial institutions, government officials, and KUIS lecturers.
The public lecture entitled “Sustainable Development Goals: The Role Of Islamic Finance” was delivered by Prof Dr Abdul Ghafar Ismail, Manager Islamic Economics and Finance Research Division, Islamic Research & Training Institute, Islamic Development Bank (IRTI-IDB). The program began with the recitation of du’a led by Ustaz Muhammad Syafee Salihin Hassan followed by Public Lecture by Prof Dr Abdul Ghafar Ismail. After the public lecture session ended, IRCIEF had a book launching ceremony for the first book published by IRCIEF in collaboration with IRTI – IDB entitled “Policy Discussion on Maqasid Shariah for Social Economic Development”. The book was launched by Prof. Dato Dr. Ab Halim Tamuri, Rector of KUIS.
2016 QUARTERLY ISLAMIC FINANCE PUBLIC LECTURE IRCIEF-IRTI: SOCIAL ECONOMY (IN COLLABORATION WITH PPS AND INHAD)
On 26 September 2016 International Research Centre of Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) in collaboration with Pusat Pengajian Siswazah (PPS) and Institut Kajian Hadith (INHAD) had organized 2016 Quarterly Islamic Finance Public Lecture IRCIEF-IRTI : Social Economy at Auditorium Dr Zainuddin Jaffar, Administrative Block KUIS. The event was attended by more than 100 participants consisting of industry players, representatives of Islamic financial institutions, and KUIS lecturer.
The public lecture entitle Social Economy was delivered YB Senator Dato’ Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dato’ Dusuki, Deputy Minister in Prime Minister Department.
The program began with du’a recitation led by Ustaz Muhammad Syafee Salihin bin Hassan, followed by an opening speech by Prof Dato Ab Halim Tamuri, Rector of KUIS and continued with the public lecture. The program ended with the token of appreciation to YB Senator Dato’ Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dato’ Dusuki. After the event all participants, committee members and KUIS staf were given a chance to have a photography session with YB Senator Dato’ Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dato’ Dusuki.
2016 QUARTERLY ISLAMIC FINANCE PUBLIC LECTURE IRCIEF-IRTI: WAY FORWARD TO WAQF UNIVERSITY
On 11 August 2016 International Research Centre of Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) KUIS had organized 2016 Quarterly Islamic Finance Public Lecture IRCIEF-IRTI : Way Forward to Waqf University at Auditorium Dr Zainuddin Jaafar, Administrative Block KUIS. The event was attended by more than 400 participants consisting of industry players, representatives of Islamic financial institutions, and students.The public lecture entitled Way Forward to Waqf University was delivered by Tan Sri Muhammad Ali Hashim, Chairman of Dewan Perundangan Islam Malaysia and Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the former Prime Minister also attended this event as the Guest of Honor.
The program began with du’a recitation led by Ustaz Nushi Bin Mahfodz and continued by the public lecture session. The program ended with a speech by Dr Latifa Bibi Musafar Hameed, Director of IRCIEF sharing about IRCIEF and thanking all participants for taking part in the event. After the event all participants, committee members and KUIS staff were given a chance to have a photography session with Tan Sri Muhammad Ali Hashim and also Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.’
IRTI CORNER LIBRARY OPEN DAY 2016 :PUBLIC LECTURE AND FORUM
International Research Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) had organized the IRTI Corner Library Open Day 2016 on 23 June 2016 at Hassan Omar Lecture Hall, Academic Block 3, KUIS. The event was attended by more than 100 participants consisting of industry players, representatives of Islamic financial institutions, and students.
The morning session began with du’a recitation by Ustaz Muhammad Syafee Salihin Bin Hassan followed by Opening Speech by Profesor Dato’ Dr. Ab. Halim bin Tamuri, Rector Of KUIS and the public lecture session began. The public lecture was delivered by Prof Dr Engku Rabiah Adawiyah, Professor at IIUM and the topic was financial inclusion. After public lecture session end, the forum session begin after 15 minutes of break. The theme for the forum was also the financial inclusion. The forum session were delivered by Dato Adnan Alias, Ceo of IBFIM, Dr Hamim Syahrum, Deputy Director of Islamic Banking and Takaful Department Bank Negara Malaysia, Prof Dr Engku Rabiah Adawiyah and Dr Rusni Hassan, Associate Research Fellow IRCIEF as a moderator. The morning session ended with token appreciation to all speakers. After the morning session end, all speaker and guest had a chances to visit IRTI Corner Library.
The evening session was Islamic finance quiz competition conducted by Mr Mohammad Rizki bin Moi and Mr Ahmad Fatin Muhamad Suhaimi and this quiz held at IRTI Corner Library. This quiz were participated by student of KUIS.
During the event, there were also sales booth opened by INCIEF, IBFIM, CIMB Bank Berhad, Research Management Centre (RMC) KUIS, and also Pustaka Darul Iman.
2015 QUARTERLY ISLAMIC FINANCE PUBLIC LECTURE IRCIEF-IRTI :SUKUK MARKET DEVELOPMENT AND ISSUES
International Research Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) in collaboration with Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has organized the 2015 Quarterly Islamic Finance Public Lecture IRCIEF-IRTI on 17 September 2015 at Hassan Omar Lecture Hall, Academic Block 3, KUIS. The event was attended by more than 100 participants consisting of industry players, representatives of Islamic financial institutions, and students.
The public lecture entitled “Sukuk Market Development and Issues” was delivered by Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mohd Azmi Omar, the Director General for Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI), Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah. He was the Dean of the Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), as well as Professor at the Department of Finance, Faculty of Economics & Management Sciences, IIUM. He was also the former Deputy Rector (Deputy Vice-Chancellor) in charge of Academic and Research from 2002 until 2008 and also served as the Dean of the Faculty of Economics & Management Sciences at the same university from 1996 to early 2002. He obtained his Bachelor and Master degrees in Finance from Northern Illinois University, USA and PhD from Bangor University, Wales (UK).
The public lecture was moderated by one of the associate research fellows of IRCIEF, Associate Prof. Dr Husni Hassan. The program began with du’a recitation led by Ustaz Don Daniyal Don Biyajid and continued by the moderator chairing the session. The public lecture ended with a speech by Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ab. Halim bin Tamuri, the Rector of KUIS thanking all participants for taking part in the event. He also expected a continuous cooperation between IRCIEF and IRTI in the future.
2015 QUARTERLY ISLAMIC FINANCE PUBLIC LECTURE IRCIEF-IRTI: THE MARKET PENETRATION OF ISLAMIC BANKS-TRENDS &CHALLENGES
The Market Penetration of Islamic Banks: Trends and Challenges
International Research Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance (IRCIEF) in collaboration with Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) had organized the 2015 Quarterly Islamic Finance Public Lecture IRCIEF-IRTI on 29 April 2015 at Auditorium Said Ramadan Al-Buti, KUIS. The event was attended by more than 100 participants from various institutions of higher learning, representatives of Islamic financial instutions, government officials and students.
The public lecture entitled “The Market Penetration of Islamic Banks: Trends and Challenges” was delivered by Prof. Emeritus Dr. Rodney Wilson, the winner of IDB Prize in Islamic Banking and Finance 1435H/2014 in recognition of his contribution to the subject. He is an Emeritus Professor in the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF). Previously Professor Rodney Wilson has been involved in research and teaching in Islamic economics and finance for over 30 years and he founded the Durham University Islamic Finance Programme. Before joining INCEIF he was a Visiting Professor at the Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies. He has authored 12 books and over 50 articles. His most recent books are Legal, Regulatory and Governance Issues in Islamic Finance, Edinburgh University Press, 2012 and Economic Development in the Middle East, Routledge, London and New York, 2013. The public lecture was moderated by the Chief Executive Officer, College of Islamic Studies Johor (MARSAH), Professor Dr. Mohamad @ Md. Som bin Sujimon.
The program began with the recitation of du’a led by Mr. Mohd Rofaizal bin Ibhraim and followed by opening speech by Mr. Kunrat Wirasubrata, Acting Director, IDB Regional Office, Kuala Lumpur. The program was officiated by Dr. Mokmin Basri, Deputy Rector (Student Development and Alumni) and in his speech he thanked all participants for participating in this event and expressed his hope to see the collaboration between IRCIEF and IRTI to continue in the future.
Prepared by:
Surianom Miskam and Nurul Nadia Roslan (IRCIEF)
Jun 2015