لَّا إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ

Friday Prayer with His Royal Highness The King of Malaysia

Today I got a very rare opportunity to meet His Royal Highness the King of Malaysia, Tengku Mizan Zainal Abidin ("Yang DiPertuan Agong" as we call it in Malaysia)

I happened to peform the weekly Friday prayer at Masjid Al Najihin in Kuala Lumpur, where His Royal Highness visited today. He would perform Friday prayers at different mosque every week in order to meet the people (or "rakyat") from various locations in the country.

In case you are wondering, in the picture, I am wearing blue shirt and white prayer cap. The King is wearing the Malay traditional costume (with black cap). Long Life to the King! May Allah bless you and protect our wonderful and peaceful country.

Dua (Supplications) by Sheikh Mishary Rashid al Afasy Part 1

Dua (Supplications) by Sheikh Mishary Rashid al Afasy Part 2

A speaker at Asian Economic Conference 2009: “Has Asia’s Time Come To Shine & To Be Positioned As a Global Leader?

I was given the opportunity to present the Islamic finance solutions to global economic crisis at the Asian Economic Conference 2009 held at Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur on 18-19 May 2009 organised by Asian World Summit.

I feel so humbled to share the stage with world-class speakers which include New York Times bestselling author John Assaraf (USA), a former finance minister (Japan) , a former UN representative (Korea), a university professor (Hong Kong) and a top economist (Spain)...the giants in their fields of expertise.

Thanks Asian World Summit for inviting me to represent Malaysia in this conference.

A special month of May

May 2009 could be very special month for me. Not only it is a my birth month, it could be a major turning point in my consulting and training business, insyaAllah (God's willing).

Many positive indications pointing towards doing major consulting, advisory and training projects in Islamic banking, finance, business and property (Islamic city project) in 4 countries (Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and an African country) starting from May 2009. I will provide consultation and training in the setting up of a new Islamic bank in a South East Asian country and consultation and training for a central bank of an African country on Islamic banking system.

It will be a very busy month in May. Come what may....may Allah help me.

It is time for me to deliver and honour my obligations....It is time to fly....

(picture above: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) - The world's best airport)

3-Day Executive Overview on Islamic Banking and Finance

GlobalPro Consulting is organising a 3-Day Executive Overview on Islamic Banking and Finance to be held on 5-7 May 2009 at the Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Learn the fundamental, principles and the operations of Islamic banking and finance from the industry's experts and practitioners. It is also an excellent platform for networking and exchange of ideas and solutions.

Even the tallest towers rise from the ground, and it must be built on a solid foundation. This executive overview is a preparation for a solid foundation on Islamic banking and finance towards building a towering Islamic banking and finance system and industry.

I will be one of the speakers in the seminar.

To register for the event please visit the the organiser's web site: www.alfalahconsulting.com

Please register early to ensure a seat. If you can afford the fee, don't worry, just contact me directly for a special consideration.

Speaking from 'the Sky' on Islamic Economic System

Today I was at Angkasapuri (literally means building in the sky) in Kuala Lumpur for a recording of a weekly radio program on Islamic Economic System.

Angkasapuri is the main governmental building for Malaysia's Ministry of Information and it is also the headquarters for Radio Television Malaysia (RTM). Displayed prominently on the building (which can be seen from miles away) is the national slogan "Wawasan 2020", means "Vision 2020", indicating the year Malaysia intended to be a truly developed country.

InsyaAllah I will be appearing weekly on RTM radio programs as a guest speaker on various topics related to Islamic economy, finance and management (in Bahasa Malaysia and English).

Interview with ARD German Television - Development of Islamic Finance in Malaysia and the World

Today I was interviewed by ARD German Television on the development of Islamic finance in Malaysia and the world. The station is doing a story on Islamic Banking for a programme called Weltspiegel (mirror of the world). It’s a reknown tv-magazine in Germany featuring topics and stories from abroad for the German audience. ARD is the biggest network in Germany and comparable to BBC in UK.

Thanks ARD (particularly Mr Phillipp Abresch, Niki and the team) for giving me the opportunity to explain about Islamic finance to German audience.

A Guest at Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC)

Today I was invited to meet visiting German businessmen and consultants at the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC).

My firm, GlobalPro Consulting is forming a smart partnership with a German consulting firm, Pro Tempre International Consultants GMBH. We are exchanging expertise and networking in providing international consulting works.

Thank you Mr Wolfram Lobnitz (Geschaftsfuhrender Gesellschafter...I think it means Managing Partner) of Pro Tempre for the trust in my consulting firm, GlobalPro Consulting.

Coincidently, on the same day (Friday, 20 March) I received a call from ARD German Television requesting to interview me on Islamic Banking for a programme called Weltspiegel. It’s a reknown tv-magazine in Germany featuring topics and stories from abroad for the German audience. ARD is the biggest network in Germany and comparable to BBC in England. They are coming to KL for the special assignment.

I feel humbled by the German interest in my expertise (or my company services) and in getting my views through the interviews. Unfortunately I don't speak German except for knowing famous German brands like BMW, Mercedes Benz and Audi.