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Barnama
5 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
AIA Public Takaful Appoints Mohd Asri As CEO, Effective Aug 11
Credit: AIA PUBLIC Takaful Bhd. AIA Public Takaful Appoints Mohd Asri As CEO, Effective Aug 11 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- AIA Public Takaful Bhd has appointed Mohd Asri Omar as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Aug 11, 2025. In a statement, AIA Public Takaful said Mohd Asri, with over 27 years of experience in the insurance and takaful industry, brings a wealth of expertise in agency distribution, business strategy, legal affairs, and Shariah governance. 'His appointment marks a new chapter of leadership focused on strengthening AIA Public Takaful's commitment to delivering the company's compelling Total Shariah Solution proposition – a holistic approach that goes beyond product offerings to encompass sustainable, purpose-driven, and professionally delivered financial protection aligned with the principles of Maqasid Shariah. 'Mohd Asri's appointment comes at a time of strong momentum for the takaful operator, following AIA Public Takaful's recent milestone of declaring its highest-ever surplus distribution of RM84 million since inception, reflecting the company's financial strength, agency excellence, and commitment to delivering value to its customers," it said. Meanwhile, AIA Malaysia CEO Ben Ng said Mohd Asri's vast industry experience and strong Shariah credentials make him well-positioned to lead AIA Public Takaful into its next phase of growth. 'I am confident that under his leadership, AIA Public Takaful will be an important growth engine for AIA Malaysia and help drive our strategic ambitions. 'With Mohd Asri on board, we look forward to accelerating the expansion of our professional takaful agency force, enabling us to protect more Malaysians and further reinforce our purpose of helping customers live healthier, longer, better lives,' he said. Before this appointment, Mohd Asri had been the CEO of Hong Leong MSIG Takaful Bhd since 2018. He also held several senior leadership roles at AIA Public Takaful, including Head of Governance and Strategy. Mohd Asri holds a Master of Business Administration from Universiti Putra Malaysia, and a double degree in Shariah (LLBS) and Law (LLB) from the International Islamic University Malaysia. -- BERNAMA
The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
AIA Public Takaful appoints Mohd Asri as CEO, effective Aug 11
Newly appointed AIA Public Takaful CEO Mohd Asri Omar KUALA LUMPUR: AIA Public Takaful Bhd has appointed Mohd Asri Omar as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Aug 11, 2025. In a statement, AIA Public Takaful said Mohd Asri, with over 27 years of experience in the insurance and takaful industry, brings a wealth of expertise in agency distribution, business strategy, legal affairs, and Shariah governance. "His appointment marks a new chapter of leadership focused on strengthening AIA Public Takaful's commitment to delivering the company's compelling Total Shariah Solution proposition - a holistic approach that goes beyond product offerings to encompass sustainable, purpose-driven, and professionally delivered financial protection aligned with the principles of Maqasid Shariah. "Mohd Asri's appointment comes at a time of strong momentum for the takaful operator, following AIA Public Takaful's recent milestone of declaring its highest-ever surplus distribution of RM84 million since inception, reflecting the company's financial strength, agency excellence, and commitment to delivering value to its customers," it said. Meanwhile, AIA Malaysia CEO Ben Ng said Mohd Asri's vast industry experience and strong Shariah credentials make him well-positioned to lead AIA Public Takaful into its next phase of growth. "I am confident that under his leadership, AIA Public Takaful will be an important growth engine for AIA Malaysia and help drive our strategic ambitions. "With Mohd Asri on board, we look forward to accelerating the expansion of our professional takaful agency force, enabling us to protect more Malaysians and further reinforce our purpose of helping customers live healthier, longer, better lives,' he said. Before this appointment, Mohd Asri had been the CEO of Hong Leong MSIG Takaful Bhd since 2018. He also held several senior leadership roles at AIA Public Takaful, including Head of Governance and Strategy. Mohd Asri holds a Master of Business Administration from Universiti Putra Malaysia, and a double degree in Shariah (LLBS) and Law (LLB) from the International Islamic University Malaysia. - Bernama
Malaysian Reserve
7 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Zetrix's Nur.AI set to lead global Shariah AI drive
by SHAUQI WAHAB MALAYSIA must be a creator, not just a consumer, of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, using Maqasid Shariah as the foundation to answer religious queries, provide halal investment advice, and guide the Muslim community in line with authentic Islamic scholarship. Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi framed the launch of Zetrix's as part of Malaysia's broader ambition to strengthen its role as a global leader in halal certification, Islamic finance and now Shariah-compliant AI. 'Make this platform the foundation for shaping public thinking; answering questions on what is halal and haram; providing guidance on zakat and 'faraid'; offering open advice on Shariah-compliant investments; and ultimately guiding society based on true and recognised Islamic scholarship,' he said today during the launch of Zetrix the world's first Shariah-aligned large language model (LLM). Ahmad Zahid envisioned Malaysia becoming a global reference centre for Shariah AI, integrating AI into Islamic education worldwide and applying AI to mosque administration, zakat management and Quranic instruction. He called for collective commitment from the government, industry, educational institutions and religious bodies to ensure success, framing it as both a national responsibility and an investment for the hereafter. Meanwhile, Zetrix co-founder Datuk Fadzli Shah shared that the company is planning to position as the leader of global Shariah AI drive with immediate applications in legal, financial and religious contexts. He stressed that affordability was a key priority, especially for Muslim-majority nations in the Global South, ensuring that the technology benefits the wider ummah without creating financial burdens. 'With the massive addressable market, over two billion Muslims around the world, the economics will work, and so that the AI will be sustainable and the development will continue,' he said at the official launching ceremony today. He revealed that while is currently consumer-focused, Zetrix has already begun adapting its base LLM for professional use cases, particularly in the jurisprudence and legal fraternity across multiple countries, as well as in Islamic finance before expanding to broader financial sectors. These business-to-business (B2B) initiatives will be announced as partnerships mature. Fadzli explained that regional rollout would be carefully phased, beginning with Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, to serve over 340 million people under the Shafie school of thought before expanding to other Islamic legal traditions. Addressing concerns about governance and potential external influence, especially given Zetrix's collaboration with DeepSeek AI, Fadzli assured that remains an independent project with no state interference. Fadzli clarified that Zetrix has implemented technical measures to remove pre-existing biases in the underlying model and reintroduce a Shariah-aligned framework. 'We have been able to remove the bias that was introduced and then to reintroduce into it the Shariah bias. ' remains as an independent project that will be able to serve its purpose and target for the Shariah alignment and Shariah-based LLM, so there is little to no threat of state intervention,' he said. He added that the project remains open to partnerships with governments that share its mission. Moving forward, Fadzli sees strong potential in integrating Zetrix's AI capabilities with its blockchain technology, positioning blockchain as the data layer and AI as the processing engine. The company expects to announce further developments by year-end aimed at enhancing usability, increasing adoption and advancing cross-border collaboration.
Malay Mail
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
DPM Fadillah calls for federal, state laws to align on clashing human rights, family issues
PUTRAJAYA, June 18 — Federal, state governments must harmonise laws to uphold human rights, says DPM Fadillah Federal and state governments must harmonise human rights-related laws — particularly those concerning family, marriage and children's rights — to better safeguard the welfare of the people, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He highlighted ongoing legal dilemmas arising from Malaysia's dual legal system, in which British-influenced civil law coexists with Islamic family laws. 'Our dilemma in Malaysia stems from the country's historical legal framework because many of our practices are rooted in British laws, alongside the introduction of Islamic laws that emphasise family. 'This has caused conflicts between the laws themselves. So this is what we have to resolve prudently, otherwise it will cause political polemics due to the background of the people (who are multi-racial),' he said. Fadillah was speaking yesterday at the closing ceremony of the Muzakarah on Human Rights Issues from the Maqasid Shariah Perspective, held here. Also present were Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar and Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hishamudin Yunus. Fadillah emphasised the need for coordinated legal administration to resolve issues such as unregistered marriages conducted abroad, which he said have serious implications for the children born from such unions. 'If a marriage is not registered in Malaysia, it creates administrative problems. The child cannot be recognised as legitimate and cannot be registered with the National Registration Department. 'This not only affects the couple but also has serious implications for the child, as they lose entitlements under national policies and laws,' he said. He also drew attention to unresolved issues surrounding mixed marriages, such as eligibility for Malay reserve land ownership and the legal status of children under state laws — particularly in Sabah and Sarawak. 'For example, in a marriage between a Malay and a Chinese, questions arise over whether the couple qualifies for Malay reserve land, especially if the non-Malay spouse, even after converting to Islam, cannot speak the Malay language,' he said. Fadillah called for regular consultations and dialogue between federal and state governments to ensure policies are aligned and not in conflict with state administrations. He also linked human rights principles to the Malaysia Madani concept introduced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 'Under the Madani Government administration, human rights principles and Maqasid Shariah are interconnected to foster inclusive, just and ethical governance. Both serve as a guide to ensure balanced national development — spiritually, socially and economically. 'The initiatives taken by the Madani Government also demonstrate Malaysia's commitment to lead the human rights agenda domestically, regionally and internationally,' he added. — Bernama
New Straits Times
17-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Fadillah: Federal, state laws must align to uphold human rights, protect families
PUTRAJAYA: The federal and state governments need to harmonise human rights laws to ensure the welfare of the people, particularly on issues concerning family, marriage, and children's rights, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He highlighted the legal dilemmas arising from Malaysia's dual legal system, where British-based laws coexist with Islamic laws focused on family matters. "Our dilemma in Malaysia stems from the country's historical legal framework because many of our practices are rooted in British laws, alongside the introduction of Islamic laws that emphasise family. "This has caused conflicts between the laws themselves. So this is what we have to resolve prudently, otherwise it will cause political polemics due to the background of the people (who are multi-racial)," he said at the closing ceremony of the Muzakarah on Human Rights Issues from the Maqasid Shariah perspective, here today. Also present were Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar and Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hishamudin Yunus. Fadillah stressed that legal administrative coordination is crucial to address issues such as unregistered marriages conducted abroad, which affect the status and rights of children born from such unions. "If a marriage is not registered in Malaysia, it creates administrative problems. The child cannot be recognised as legitimate and cannot be registered with the National Registration Department (NRD). "This not only affects the couple but also has serious implications for the child, as they lose entitlements under national policies and laws," he explained. He further pointed out the need to resolve questions surrounding mixed marriages, especially regarding eligibility for Malay reserve land ownership and the status of children under state laws, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak. "For example, in a marriage between a Malay and a Chinese, questions arise over whether the couple qualifies for Malay reserve land, especially if the non-Malay spouse, even after converting to Islam, cannot speak the Malay language," he said. Fadillah also stressed the importance of regular consultations and dialogues with state governments to align policies and avoid contradictions with state administrations. He also linked the importance of human rights to the principles of Malaysia Madani mooted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "Under the Madani Government administration, human rights principles and Maqasid Shariah are interconnected to foster inclusive, just, and ethical governance. Both serve as a guide to ensure balanced national development spiritually, socially, and economically. "The initiatives taken by the Madani Government also demonstrate Malaysia's commitment to lead the human rights agenda domestically, regionally, and internationally," he added.
