IIUM gets new president
Abdul Rashid's appointment for a three-year term started on July 1. The term, which will end on June 30, 2028, was made with the consent of IIUM constitutional head Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.
Abdul Rashid was appointed in recognition of his distinguished leadership and reputation in the Malaysian corporate sector, particularly in Islamic finance.
The founder of Rashid Hussain Berhad (RHB) banking group has been serving as Tabung Haji's chairman of the board of directors since 2023.
He also served as a member of the IIUM board of governors since 2018, and was appointed as Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) pro-chancellor in 2024.
The Higher Education Ministry, in a statement dated July 1, expressed confidence that Abdul Rashid's appointment would further strengthen IIUM's role as a centre of excellence rooted in Islamic values, while enhancing its visibility and competitiveness both nationally and internationally.
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