IAIS Malaysia Year in Review 2017

Abstract

IAIS started the year by hosting the UN Women’s Exposure Visit from Afghanistan. This five-day workshop offered perspectives on “Gender Responsive Law Reform Process in the Context of Islam”, with a detailed coverage of women’s issues, achievements and challenges in Malaysia. Among the prominent figures who participated in this event were Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hashim Kamali of IAIS, YB Datuk Mas Emieyati, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, Datin Paduka Hajjah Che Asmah Ibrahim of IKRAM, and YAA Dato’ Dr Mohd Naim Mokhtar, Chief Judge of Selangor Sharia’ah Judiciary Department (JAKESS).