The recently held “Kuala Lumpur Summit 2019” last month was an international platform for Muslim leaders, thinkers, intellectuals and scholars to discuss and exchange ideas about issues revolving around Muslims based on the seven pillars namely development and sovereignty; integrity and good governance; culture and identity; justice and freedom. The Summit had also witnessed 18 successful exchanges of instruments in various fields including advanced hi-technology; …
Governance refers to the exercise of economic, political, social or administrative powers to manage public affairs. All levels are involved, including corporations, federal and state governments, local governance and other entities. It comprises the mechanisms, processes, proper procedures and management tools. It covers social institutions through which citizens and groups articulate their legitimate interests and…
The idea initiated in the Perdana Dialogue to introduce barter trading among Muslim countries is very much welcomed. The unprecedented back to basic step is no other than to eliminate trade risk from its source and lubricate the economic activities. However, the proposed barter trade system should observe shariah-compliant principles and the technological advancement of the digital world in the trade ledger settlement. …
In his royal address at the opening ceremony of the recent KL Summit, the King of Malaysia, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al Mustafa Billah Shah, wisely remarked, “We are blessed to have such a rich past that can guide us in the present,” with the Ottoman period cited as an example by His Majesty.Indeed, the Ottoman State (“Devlet-i Aliye-i Osmaniye”) is a continuation of the civilisation of Islam, …
Kita mungkin biasa mendengar mengenai Revolusi Industri 4.0 tetapi jarang kita mendengar mengenai Masyarakat 5.0 atau Society 5.0. Apakah yang dimaksudkan dengan Masyarakat 5.0? Beberapa persoalan mungkin bermain di fikiran kita. Apakah Masyarakat 5.0 ini sama seperti Masyarakat Madani atau Civil Society yang pernah dipopularkan satu ketika dahulu iaitu sebagai satu masyarakat yang beradab dalam…
One of the signs of a wise person is when he has a reasonable mind. A person can only have a reasonable mind when he can think in a clear, harmonious way so that there is no contradiction in understanding the information that he gathered. Since reasoning deals with the systematic way of the mind…
Almost all of the organisations that are generally formed outside of the government which give voluntary services and advocate for lawful activities are referred as non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Currently, the function and position of NGOs are gaining prominence in the social system of the community and the country. The role they play is increasingly significant and effective at both national and international levels. …
Jika anda merupakan pasangan suami-isteri yang bekerja, siapakah yang menjaga anak-anak anda ketika anda dan pasangan keluar bekerja? Apakah anak-anak anda berada di rumah bersama pembantu rumah, atau berada di rumah pengasuh atau berada di PJK? Banyak pasangan di Malaysia yang memilih untuk menghantar anak-anak mereka ke PJK. Namun, untuk mendapatkan PJK yang …
Research is an important endeavour in the process of acquiring new knowledge and providing solutions to problems. This activity involves various stakeholders in a complex research ecosystem. This ecosystem includes (but not limited to) the researcher (and his team members made up of other researchers, technicians, statisticians, enumerators and research assistants), the government, the industry,…
Remembering and commemorating of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. has been the practice of Muslims all over the world. It is a way of reviving his teachings so that Muslims would not in any way go astray or beyond what Islam has ordained them to follow as a system of life. It is clearly stated in the Quran in surah Al Anbiya verse 107 which translates to this effect: “And We have not sent you oh Muhammad except as a rahmah or mercy …
