Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: Economic Intervarsity Carnival 2023
The International Islamic University Malaysia is organising the Economic Intervarsity Carnival (EIC). We speak with Dr Mohamed Asmy Bin Mohd Thas Thaker - Head of Department of Economics and with Muhammad Nazif Imran to learn more.
Wed Sep 20 2023
![Ras Adiba appointed as Distinguished Fellow at IIUM Ras Adiba appointed as Distinguished Fellow at IIUM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41636110585_RasAdibaRadzi.jpg)
Ras Adiba appointed as Distinguished Fellow at IIUM
Bernama chairman Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi has been appointed as Distinguished Fellow of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
Fri Nov 05 2021
![Former Perak MB Zambry appointed MAHB chairman Former Perak MB Zambry appointed MAHB chairman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-04/61523547247_ZambryAbdKadir.jpg)
Former Perak MB Zambry appointed MAHB chairman
Zambry holds a PhD and a Masters degree from Temple University, the US and a Masters degree and Bachelor of Economic (Hons) degree from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
Wed Aug 12 2020
![IIUM students win top banking award IIUM students win top banking award](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/61513352730_IIUMs.jpg)
IIUM students win top banking award
Two teams from the International Islamic University Malaysia took top honours in the Alliance Bank Eco-Biz Dream Project.
Fri Dec 15 2017
![IIUM Alumni Home Coming charity dinner aims to raise RM500,000 IIUM Alumni Home Coming charity dinner aims to raise RM500,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71501379572_AdnanYaakob.jpg)
IIUM Alumni Home Coming charity dinner aims to raise RM500,000
IIUM Rector Prof Datuk Seri Dr Zaleha Kamarudin said the fund would be channeled to Al-Safa Fund to help the underprivileged students of IIUM throughout their studies.
Sun Jul 30 2017
![EXCLUSIVE - We are the first on law journals, not UM - IIUM EXCLUSIVE - We are the first on law journals, not UM - IIUM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51500691959_TheLawMajalla.jpg)
EXCLUSIVE - We are the first on law journals, not UM - IIUM
IIUM says they are the first to publish law review journals.
Sat Jul 22 2017
![Sarawak state assembly has right to disqualify people's representative - Academician Sarawak state assembly has right to disqualify people's representative - Academician](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41482382834_Sarawak.jpg)
Sarawak state assembly has right to disqualify people's representative - Academician
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly has the right to disqualify any people's representative such as a state assemblyman, said law professor at the International Islamic University Malaysia.
Fri May 12 2017
![IIUM honour for King Salman IIUM honour for King Salman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/71488296001_RajaSalman.jpg)
IIUM honour for King Salman
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was tonight conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (Islam and Wasatiyyah) and Lifetime Outstanding Achievement Award.
Tue Feb 28 2017
![Najib congratulates IIUM debate team Najib congratulates IIUM debate team](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61479652767_Debat.jpg)
Najib congratulates IIUM debate team
Najib said the list of opponents were a force to be reckoned with as the IIUM debaters had defeated teams from the University of Oxford and the likes.
Sun Nov 20 2016
![80 percent of Daish followers are aged 40 and below 80 percent of Daish followers are aged 40 and below](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/41476147459_IslamicStateflag.jpg)
80 percent of Daish followers are aged 40 and below
This group comprised social media users who were easily influenced by the Daish propaganda.
Tue Nov 08 2016
!['World #QuranHour' reverberates around the globe 'World #QuranHour' reverberates around the globe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41473587307_WorldQuranHour.jpg)
'World #QuranHour' reverberates around the globe
Muslims from across the globe simultaneously recited holy verses from the Quran for one hour today in conjunction with the inaugural 'World #QuranHour' event.
Sun Sep 11 2016
![Two international students die, another sustains injury after car crashes into pole Two international students die, another sustains injury after car crashes into pole](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/81442740600_CarAccident.jpg)
Two international students die, another sustains injury after car crashes into pole
Two IIUM students were killed, while another one sustained severe injuries after the car they were travelling in skidded and crashed into a pole at Sultan Iskandar Expressway, Friday.
Sat Feb 06 2016
![No IIUM student involved with Daish - Rais No IIUM student involved with Daish - Rais](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/61454676016_TanSriDrRaisYati.jpg)
No IIUM student involved with Daish - Rais
International Islamic University Malaysia president Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim has given an assurance its students are not influenced by unhealthy elements, including terrorist groups such as Daesh.
Fri Feb 05 2016
![Local universities can turn out excellent students if given autonomy - Rais Yatim Local universities can turn out excellent students if given autonomy - Rais Yatim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/81435331244_RAISYATIM.jpg)
Local universities can turn out excellent students if given autonomy - Rais Yatim
Local universities will be capable of turning out more excellent graduates if the government gives them autonomy, said International Islamic University Malaysia president, Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim.
Wed Jul 01 2015
![Families of doomed MH17 passengers can claim compensation from perpetrator Families of doomed MH17 passengers can claim compensation from perpetrator](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/71416188065_295x200.jpg)
Families of doomed MH17 passengers can claim compensation from perpetrator
The families of the doomed Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Flight MH17 passengers can claim for compensation against whichever state that is found responsible for shooting down the aircraft.
Wed Nov 19 2014