Mohd Fauzi Bin Abu-Hussin

Fauzi Hussin is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Islamic Civilisation at University Technology, Malaysia. Before that, he was a Fellow in the Department of Syariah and Economics at the Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya. He earned a Ph.D. in Government and International Affairs (Islamic Political Economy) from Durham University, UK, where his thesis focused on international trade between Malaysia and the GCC countries. He was awarded a Master of Economics (MEc) with distinction from University of Malaya.

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Malaysia Navigates the Sectarian Dimension of the Saudi-Iran Rivalry

Malaysia’s diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia and Iran generally have been cordial while its economic ties with both countries have been expanding. However, the Saudi-Iran strategic rivalry has intensified both within and beyond the Middle East, raising several questions that this essay proposes to address: What are Malaysia’s interests in Saudi Arabia and Iran? Is there any evidence that Saudi Arabia and Iran, as a function of their competition with each other, are seeking to expand their influence in Southeast Asia, and in Malaysia in particular, through the promulgation of Shia and Wahhabi ideology? If so, to what extent and by what means could Malaysia respond to this development so as to avoid jeopardizing the fruitful aspects of their relations with both countries?

Malaysia and the GCC Countries: Fertile Ground for Further Expansion of the Takaful Industry

The Takaful industry has expanded rapidly in recent years.[1] In 2011, the industry recorded 19% higher growth than in the previous year. Takaful is generally regarded as a profitable product with ample growth potential. With strong support from industry players, government institutions and increasing awareness among customers, the Takaful industry is expected to develop further in the coming years.

Gulf Arab Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): ASEAN Targets of Opportunity

Although China and India have been new favorable destinations for Arab investors, Southeast Asian countries offer distinctive and profitable investment markets, featuring high demand and relatively low labor costs. In recent years, investments from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have surged.