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Octowill Trustees: Your Trusted Partner in Legacy Planning and Wealth Management
30
yrs
OF TRUST & EXCELLENCE
Octowill Trustees Berhad boasts a team of experienced members with a collective 30 years of professional service in estate administration and wealth management. As a company operating under the Trustee Act 1949 of Malaysia, Octowill Trustees Berhad is dedicated to delivering exceptional services and is positioned to achieve significant growth as a leading trustee company in the nation.
Octowill Trustees Berhad is a contemporary trust company built on traditional values,represents a harmonious union of tradition and progress. Our foundation is rooted in timeless principles, allowing us to navigate the ever-changing landscape while staying true to the core values that have guided generations before us.
With Octowill Trustees Berhad as your trusted partner, you can confidently navigate the complexities of asset transition, estate and trust administration, management of multiple asset interests, and centralized business affairs. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and fiduciary duty ensures that your interests are always protected, enabling you to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
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Shariah Advisory Committee
Dr. Muhamad Firdaus Ab Rahman is a highly experienced expert in Shariah and Islamic law, holding a PhD in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage with a focus on Fiqh and Usul Fiqh from the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM). He also holds a Master’s degree in Shariah from the University of Malaya and a Bachelor’s in Fiqh and Fatwa from Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). His academic background is distinguished, with multiple awards and recognitions, including being nominated for the Best Thesis Award at IIUM and receiving the Royal Academic Award for his undergraduate studies.
Dr. Firdaus has extensive teaching experience and currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at USIM’s Faculty of Syariah and Law. He also holds leadership roles, including Coordinator for Training and Consultation at the Institute of Fatwa and Halal (IFFAH) and Halal Training Program Auditor under JAKIM. His involvement in halal certification and Shariah auditing demonstrates his practical application of Islamic principles in contemporary contexts.
Beyond academia, Dr. Firdaus has contributed to numerous research projects, focusing on Islamic finance, waqf (Islamic endowment), and zakat (almsgiving), among other key areas in Islamic social finance. His publications and presentations at national and international levels reflect his expertise in addressing modern Islamic financial and legal challenges, especially in integrating Sharia principles
with socio-economic development.
His proficiency in Arabic, coupled with his academic and professional credentials, solidifies his standing as a key figure in the Shariah advisory domain, making him a valuable asset in both academic and practical Shariah and Islamic law applications.
Dr. Muhammad Iqmal Hisham Kamaruddin is a prominent scholar specializing in Islamic finance, Shariah audit, and Islamic social enterprises. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, with a dissertation focused on “Financial Management, Financial Governance, and Accountability in Islamic Social Enterprises (ISE) in Malaysia.” He also has a Master’s in Economics and Muamalat Administration and a Bachelor’s in Accountancy, both from Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), graduating with first class honors.
Dr. Iqmal’s academic expertise lies in Islamic accounting, with a particular emphasis on accounting for Islamic financial institutions, social enterprises, and Shariah audit. He is a Certified Professional Shariah Auditor (CPSA), accredited by the Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA), and has undergone rigorous Shariah audit training.
Professionally, he is a Senior Lecturer at USIM’s Faculty of Economics and Muamalat, where he also serves as Deputy Director of the Centre for Community Engagement & Industrial Networking (PLiMJI). Dr. Iqmal has played key roles in research projects related to Shariah audit, halal governance, and Islamic social finance. His work spans both national and international levels, evidenced by numerous awards for research and publication, including best paper awards in conferences on Islamic social finance and internal control practices.
Dr. Iqmal is also an accomplished author, having published books, journal articles, and book chapters on various aspects of Islamic finance, Shariah governance, and audit. His research focuses on the integration of Islamic principles into modern financial systems, aiming to enhance accountability, governance, and transparency in Islamic social enterprises and financial institutions. His leadership and contributions in the field have made him a key figure in advancing Shariah compliant financial practices in Malaysia.
Dr. Abd Hamid bin Abd Murad is a distinguished legal expert with extensive experience in both Shariah law and business law. He holds an LL.B (Hons) and a Master of Comparative Law (MCL), both from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), and a Ph.D. in Business Law from Putra Business School, University Putra Malaysia. His doctoral thesis focused on “Liability and Redress for Damage Caused by Transboundary Movement of Living Modified Organisms (LMOs) in Malaysia,” reflecting his proficiency in dealing with complex legal matters.
Dr. Abd Hamid’s career spans academia, legal practice, and advisory roles. Currently a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), he has also served as a Senior Research Fellow at the Institut Kajian Strategik Islam Malaysia (IKSIM) under the Prime Minister’s Department, Malaysia. His experience includes teaching, legal consulting, and active participation in strategic research related to Islamic law and human rights.
His earlier legal career as an advocate and solicitor saw him handling civil and criminal litigation, conveyancing, and advisory roles for major Malaysian institutions like Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Sembilan (MAINS) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He was instrumental in drafting and advising on key legal frameworks for universities and other governmental organizations.
Dr. Abd Hamid has contributed to various research projects, particularly in areas related to Islamic law, fatwa management, forensic legal models, and sustainable development within the context of Islamic principles. He is also an active author, having co authored books and articles on topics ranging from Islamic criminal law to the socio-economic implications of Islamic practices.
His combination of practical legal experience and academic expertise makes him a highly respected authority in Shariah and business law, providing valuable insights in both national and international contexts.
