Introduction

The Centre for Economics and Social Studies or simply EMAS is one of the three academic Centres at the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM). Before it was known as EMAS that currently focuses on economics and social studies, it used to be an academic Centre that focused on research in the field of science and technology. However, in 2004, IKIM restructured the Centre by withdrawing the science and technology component from it so as to form a new and separate Centre. Thus, on 1 February 2004, the Centre came to be known as the Centre for Economics and Social Research. Yet, in a rebranding exercise by IKIM in 2010, the Centre became known by its present name, that is, the Centre for Economics and Social Studies.

Research Areas

As the name implies, research activities by EMAS members focus on areas related to Islamic economics, management, psychology, education and philosophy.

WORKS AND WRITINGS BY EMAS ACADEMICIANS

Findings of research and studies conducted by EMAS academicians are published as press and journal articles, conference proceedings, books and monographs. Articles by EMAS members are published in Berita Harian, Utusan Malaysia and The Star. The articles can be accessed from the IKIM website at the link: http://www.ikim.gov.my/

Most of the EMAS books are published by IKIM. Among the published works by EMAS academicians that are available are: Asas Memacu Ekonomi Ummah: Satu Pandangan; Model Baru Ekonomi: Satu Tinjauan Dari Perspektif Islam and Ibn Al-‘Arabi’s Conception of Religion. For a complete list of IKIM publications, please click http://www.ikim.gov.my and http://www.ikimniaga.my to purchase online.

Academic Staff

Staff’s List Fields of Specialisation
Dr. Muhammad Hisyam Mohamad
Senior Fellow / Director
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  1. Islamic Economics
  2. Halal Management Standard
  3. Islamic Financial Planning
Dr. Muhammad Syafiq bin Borhanuddin
Felow
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  1. Development Philosophy
  2. Contemporary Islamic Thought
  3. Civilisational Dialogue
Mr. Khairul Azhar bin Idris
Fellow
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  1. Mental Health
  2. Psychopathology
  3. Psychotherapy (Conventional & Islamic)
Mdm. Suzana binti Md Samsudi
Felow
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  1. Islamic Marketing and Branding
  2. Sustainable Consumption
  3. Islamic Fund and Wealth Management
Mdm. Nur Syahidah Binti Abdul Jalil
Felow
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  1. Islamic Economics
  2. Labor Economics
Dr. Najwa binti Abd. Ghafar
Research Officer
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  1. Women
  2. Family
Mr. Muhammad Khairi bin Zainal
Research Officer
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  1. Economy
  2. Entrepreneurship
Administrative Officer
Mdm. Hafizah bt. Mohamed
Office Secretary
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Mdm. Nurul Ashiqin binti Ab. Karim
Administrative Assistant
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Tel: (GL) 03-6204 6200 (DL) 03-6204 6222 / 225