Thank You Mr Yerlan from Kazakhstan

Having lunch with Mr Yerlan from Kazahstan (left of picture). On the right are the speaker and guest from Maybank IB (Investment Bank). Mr Yerlan is in KL to attend the Global Sukuk Conference organised by my firm, GlobalPro Consulting on 25-26 February 2009.

He invited me to speak in Astana Islamic Finance Conference on 10-11 March 209. I have to politely decline the invitation due to my busy schedule (next time insyaAllah). I was told the weather in Astana is minus 30 degree (- 30), just the opposite of the weather in Kuala Lumpur (+30). You have to be mentally and physically prepared to face that kind of cold weather.

Kazakhstan is formerly a part of Russian Federation with some 60% Muslim population. Mr Yerlan also informed me they are descendants of Khublai Khan....the warrior...and often mistaken to be a Chinese or Japanese. A Malaysian politician passing by our table even spoke in Malay to him thinking he is a local Chinese! I can understand why he was so puzzled and asked the politician to speak in English or Russian to him.

Special Thanks to Mr Ahmad Salleh Hariri from Islamic Development Bank (IDB)

Special thanks to Mr Ahmad Salleh Hariri, Islamic Development Bank (IDB)'s Regional Director for giving a special presentation at an Islamic Finance conference organised by my firm, GlobalPro Consulting on 23-24 February 2009 in Kuala Lumpur.

After meeting me, he went for a meeting with my namesake Tan Sri Sanusi Junid, former President of International Islamic University Malaysia and former Chief Minister of Kedah state (also my home state). He is known for introducing many creative ideas....some are too creative and people can't really implement them.

Thanks Brother Ahmad Salleh Hariri for your kind support.

17 Success Principles - The Common Traits of Successful People

17 Success Principles - The Common Traits of Successful People

Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

(Quran: Surah Ar Rahman)

Executive Overview on Islamic Banking and Finance - Kuala Lumpur - Feb '09

I will be the Keynote Speaker in a seminar entitled "The Executive Overview on Islamic Banking and Finance" to be held at Seri Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 23-24 February 2009.

The respond is very encouraging....the Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia) alone is sending 10 delegates to the seminar plus delegates from other financial and non-financial institutions.

For the record, Bank Negara Malaysia (Malaysia's No. 1 financial regulator and world's best central bank) is the strongest supporter to all Islamic finance events organised by my firm, GlobalPro Consulting... that's a big of encouragement for my team. We are doing our small contribution in promoting Islamic finance and also to promote Malaysia as No.1 International Islamic Financial Centre.

Malaysia Boleh! (Malaysia Can Do!).

To join the seminar please visit this site.

Masjid Ubudiah in 'The Silver State' of Perak, Malaysia

This is Masjid Ubudiah located in the royal town of Kuala Kangsar in the Malaysian state of Perak (the silver state).


The mosque is certainly ranked as one of most beautiful mosques in the world. Its beauty and tranquility has attracted worshippers and visitors from all over the world.

A mosque is symbol of unity for Muslims regardless race, nationality or political affiliation.


It should be a source of inspiration for people to live in peace and harmony.....that's what Islam stands for literally and spiritually.

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The First speaker in Actuarial Science and Risk Management Seminar (ASRiM2009) at Islamic Science University of Malaysia (USIM)

(USIM Administration Building)

(receiving token of appreciation from Prof. Dr Jalani Sukaimi,
Dean of Faculty of Science and Technology)

(a section of the audience...smile!)

(nice auditorium....excellent facilities)

Today, 12 January 2009 I delivered the first paper (as the first speaker) at the Actuarial Science and Risk Management (ASRiM) Seminar organised by Faculty of Science and Technology at Islamic Science University of Malaysia (USIM).

The theme of the seminar is "Actuarial Role in Islamic Finance". Some 300 participants from several universities and financial institutions attended the seminar. Nice to see such a big crowd.

The title of my paper is "Islamic Financial Planning and Wealth Management". After my presentation, Prof. Dr. Jeyaraj Vadiveloo from University of Connecticut, USA presented his paper on Integrated Financial Planning followed by a presentation by an actuarist.

Last 2 days (on the weekend) I taught Islamic Finance at University of Technology Malaysia (UTM)....9am -5pm for 2 days.

I just enjoy teaching and passing on "useful and beneficial knowledge" and keep on seeking new knowledge.

The Genocide Goes On - Gaza Needs Your Help NOW!

The world must act now to stop the war of terror, impoverishment and humiliation waged by Israel against the people of Gaza.

Gaza need your voice now....Gaza need your help now!

When the world ask for ceasefire:

The Palestinians say YES, THANKS!
But the Israelis say NO, TANKS!

and the Israeli tanks rumble on and keep shooting at civilian targets like terrorists from hell.

Are you still wondering who are the real terrorists? and who sponsor these terrorists?

A little boy shot in the head
Just another kid sent out to get some bread
Not the first murder nor the last
Again and again a repetition of the past
Since the very first day same story
Young ones, old ones, some glory
How can it be, has the whole world turned blind?

I will be on air on Suara Islam (Voice of Islam)

I will be on air on Suara Islam (Voice of Islam) from January '09, appearing about 4 times a month to talk on Islamic economic system. Suara Islam (Voice of Islam) is a radio channel under Radio Television Malaysia.

I have appeared on television programs in Malaysia (RTM) and Brunei (RTB).

Happy Islamic New Year (1st Muharram-1430 Hijrah)

I wish all Muslim readers, a very happy, prosperous and peaceful Islamic New Year (1st Muharram 1430 Hijrah).

Let's make self assessment and reflection (muhasabah) on past one year we lived through in order to improve ourselves in the coming years. Tomorrow should be better than today and next year should be better than this year...continuous improvement is required on all Muslims.

Let's live on the true spirit of Hijrah and Jihad....and keep on the right path.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “I have left two things among you, as long as you hold fast to them, you will never go astray. They are the Book of Allah (Quran) and the Sunnah of His Messenger”

The 1st Muharram 1430 (known as Maal Hijrah/Awal Muharram in Malaysia) falls on 29 December 2008. It is a national celebration here (with syariah-compliant events).

Peace to all...Salam!