Vice-Chancellor, heads of house, ladies and gentlemen: I am delighted to accept the Vice-Chancellor’s invitation to be the Patron of the University’s Centre for Southeast Asia Studies. This new and innovative Centre will be based in the Oxford School for Global and Area Studies. As Patron, I will do all I can to support … Read full speech
I am particularly delighted to be here this afternoon for many reasons. Among them, my most personal one is that Dato’ Dr Shan and I go back a very long way, since our student days in Oxford, where I was an undergraduate and he a postgraduate student in the late 1970’s. Secondly, even … Read full speech
‘A Time for Transitions: The Malaysian Economy to 2020’ It is a pleasure to be here this morning, and I would like to thank Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa and his team at ISIS Malaysia for inviting me to share some thoughts and officiate today’s seminar. As some of you know, I have … Read full speech
‘Heads, Hearts and Hands – Weaving the Fabric of Quality and Safety’ Ladies and Gentlemen : I am very happy to be here this morning at the opening of this international conference on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, or QSH. I find the theme of this conference to be very evocative, especially to a … Read full speech
Bismillahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim. Assalamu ‘alaykum warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh and a very good evening: Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di Pertuan Agong, ladies and gentlemen: As Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, I am delighted to be here this evening to join you in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the … Read full speech
Salam Sejahtera Kata pepatah, ‘Jika tidak dipecahkan ruyung, manakan dapat sagunya’; sesungguhnya sesuatu kejayaan, tidak akan dicapai tanpa usaha. Majlis pada pagi ini adalah majlis untuk meraikan satu kejayaan usaha. Bertempat di lantai tinggi MENARA PETRONAS yang ikonik, kisah gemilang daripada daerah Perak Tengah, sebuah daerah yang sekian lama dianggap terpinggir, diangkat … Read full speech
Seizing the Moment for the Islamic Investment Industry: The Evolving Case of the Sukuk Market Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Good morning and a very warm welcome to all of you, particularly those who have travelled long distances to be here with us today. My congratulations to Franklin Templeton Investments for putting … Read full speech
Fostering a True Halal Economy: Global Integration and Ethical Practice Bismillahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim. Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh. Good morning, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: It is my great pleasure to be here at such a prestigious international event to discuss crucial questions about the future of the Islamic economy. Embedded within this … Read full speech
Enhancing The Value Of Islamic Capital Market Through Social And Impact Investment Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. In the name of God, the most Merciful and Beneficient. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. May peace be upon you. Let me start by extending my appreciation to the Securities Commission Malaysia and the Oxford … Read full speech
“ASEAN and Asia Pacific: Peace and Prosperity” It is a great pleasure to be in this iconic city on the occasion of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. It is also a privilege to be invited to address this Dialogue and to be among such distinguished participants and friends. Sydney is a strikingly beautiful city, … Read full speech