Lanai Kijang, Kuala Lumpur – March 6, 2018 – The Association of Shariah Advisors for Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS) had conducted the Liqa’ ASAS 2018 with the theme on Value-Based Intermediation (VBI). The program was attended by more than 70 participants. This Liqa’ ASAS 2018 was mainly discuss on Value-Based Intermediation and was delivered by very expert speakers. The first speaker is Mr Mohd Zabidi Md Nor, Director, Islamic Banking and Takaful Department of Bank Negara Malaysia. Second speaker is Mr. Hizamuddin Jamalluddin, Group Chief Strategy Officer, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad and third speaker is Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aznan Hasan, President of Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance (ASAS).
The programme was moderated by Mr. Nik Joharris Nik Ahmad, Head, Advisory, Innovation & Centre of Excellence, Maybank Islamic Malaysia Berhad. The programme was running very well with excellent presentation and also two ways communication with the audiences. ASAS believes that Liqa’ ASAS is very relevant to update the members, particularly the Shariah Advisory Committee members and industries with the latest development in respect to specific legislation governing Islamic Finance industry in Malaysia. Thus, participation and involvement in this event are very paramount in order to be equipped with the latest governing rule and issues relating thereof which are essential in discharging the advisory and supervisory duties accordingly.