Pengajar: DZURIZAH IBRAHIM Professor Madya Dr.

Pengajar: LAI CHE CHING @ ABDUL LATIF Dr.

Pengajar: SUZALIE BIN MOHAMAD Encik

Pengajar: ROSLE @ AWANG BIN MOHIDIN Professor Madya

Pengajar: IZAAN AZYAN BIN ABDUL JAMIL Dr.

Overview – This course intends to expose students with the principles, concepts and techniques in investment. Among the topics covered are investment settings, securities market and investment instruments, unit trusts, portfolio theory particularly the risk-return relationships and market equilibrium models, efficient market theory, fixed income securities, security analysis, derivative markets and portfolio management.  Focuses will be given on the Malaysian equity market. 

Pengajar: IDA SHAFINAZ BT MOHAMED KAMIL Puan

Pengajar: IDA SHAFINAZ BT MOHAMED KAMIL Puan

The course discusses the legal framework relating to banking and financial institutions in Malaysia as provided under the Financial Services Act 2013 (Act 758), Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 (Act 759), Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009 (Act 701), and several other statutes. The important topics covered include the structure of the Malaysian banking system, banker and customer’s relationship, rights and duties of bankers and customers, customer’s mandate, types of customer accounts, regulation and supervision of banks by the Central Bank of Malaysia, negotiable instruments, electronic banking and internet banking, Islamic banking in Malaysia, the regulations on anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing in Malaysia, and the regulatory framework for Financial Markets in Malaysia. Related cases will be discussed to enable students to understand the course theoretically and practically.

Pengajar: NOR FATIN SYUHAIDAH BINTI NAYAN Cik

Kursus ini membincangkan tentang konsep pemikiran Islam secara umum. Tumpuan perbincangan adalah  definisi, asas, sumber, skop, matlamat dan kepentingan pemikiran Islam. Pelajar juga akan diperkenalkan dengan biografi, ketokohan serta sumbangan beberapa orang tokoh pemikir Islam. Pada akhir kursus, pelajar diharap dapat menganalisis isu-isu berkaitan cabaran serta ancaman terhadap pemikiran Islam dalam media sosial secara kritis berpandukan al-Quran dan al-hadis.

Pengajar: MOHD ALLIF ANWAR BIN ABU BAKAR Dr.

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the Malaysian income tax system based on the Income Tax Act 1967. It explains the basic principles and objectives of taxation, sources of government revenue, and the role of the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia in tax administration. The course covers the determination of individual residence status, taxation of employment income, capital allowances, and business income for sole proprietorships and partnerships. It also discusses other sources of income such as dividends, interest, rental, and royalties.

Students will learn how to compute individual tax liability, including aggregate income, total income, chargeable income, personal reliefs, tax rebates, and applicable tax rates. The course also introduces tax administration procedures, e-filing through the MyTax Portal, and ethical issues in taxation to encourage responsible tax compliance.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the students will be able to:
1. Analyze the scope and implementation of the tax system and the obligations of taxpayers in Malaysia (PLO1, C4)
2. Evaluate various tax strategies on different circumstances according to the current Malaysian taxation system (PLO2, C5)
3. Collaborate effectively in analyzng  tax dilemmas regarding tax evasion and the implementation of 'Aadab' in tax compliance (PLO4, A3)
4. Exhibit digital literacy in data search for current tax compliance environment in Malaysia (PLO6, C5)

Pengajar: MOHD ALLIF ANWAR BIN ABU BAKAR Dr.

Course Description

 This course provides an overview of the structure, functions, and operations of financial markets and financial institutions, with emphasis on the Malaysian financial system. It examines the role of different markets such as money markets, capital markets, foreign exchange markets, and derivatives markets, as well as the institutions that facilitate financial intermediation. The course also explores regulatory frameworks, the role of the central bank, banking institutions, Islamic finance principles, and non-bank financial intermediaries. Students will gain an understanding of how financial markets operate, how financial instruments are traded, and how financial institutions contribute to economic development and financial stability in Malaysia.

 Learning Outcomes

 At the end of the course the students will be able to:

1. Evaluate the structure, functions, instruments, and regulatory framework of Malaysian financial markets and institutions, including conventional and Islamic systems, within the context of Malaysian financial development (PLO1, C5)
2. Evaluate appropriate financial market instruments and institutional mechanisms to address real-world financial and economic issues in Malaysia, including risk management, capital raising, and monetary policy implementation (PLO2, C5)
3. Demonstrate analytical findings on Malaysian financial market developments, policies, and institutional roles using appropriate financial methodologies (PLO5, A3)

Learning Resources

 Main:

Norhafiza Nordin, Norzalina Ahmad , Nur Hafizah Mohammad Ismail & Sabariah Nordin (2025). Financial Markets and Institutions in Malaysia, UUM Press

Additional

• Taghizadeh‑Hesary, F., Mohd Thas Thaker, H., Bhatti, M. I., & Pitchay, A. A. (Eds.). (2025). Islamic financial markets and institutions: Challenges, financial stability, and inclusivity. Springer Singapore
  
• Haniff, M. N., Ali, N., Ismail, N., & Md Yusoff, N. (2022). Introduction to Malaysian financial markets
  
• Bank Negara Malaysia
  
• Islamic Financial Services Board. (2024). Islamic Financial Stability Report 2024. Islamic Financial Services Board.
  

Pengajar: DATU RAZALI BIN DATU ERANZA DatuPengajar: NOR AZMA BINTI RAHLIN Dr.

Pengajar: DATU RAZALI BIN DATU ERANZA DatuPengajar: SYARIFAH HANUM BINTI ALI Dr.

Pengajar: DATU RAZALI BIN DATU ERANZA DatuPengajar: JAKARIA BIN DASAN Professor Madya Dr.

Pengajar: DATU RAZALI BIN DATU ERANZA DatuPengajar: XAVIER JUNIOUR MAURICE Encik

Pengajar: IDA SHAFINAZ BT MOHAMED KAMIL Puan

Pengajar: VICTOR B. PANGAYAN Dr.

Pengajar: BERHAMAN BIN AHMAD Profesor Madya Dr.

SYNOPSIS

This course provides an in-depth exploration of botanical concepts relevant to Dendrology. Students will gain a solid understanding of the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) and learn essential herbarium management techniques. A comprehensive overview of plant taxonomic systems will equip students with the knowledge to apply taxonomic concepts effectively in Dendrology. Practical sessions will focus on utilizing flora checklists, plant and wood classification systems, and identifying key characteristics of dipterocarps and non-dipterocarps. Field discussions and hands-on experiences at Sandakan Herbarium and Forest Reserve will reinforce learning and provide opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge. The course will also delve into global vegetation patterns, with a particular focus on forest types in Malaysia and the world. Students will explore dominant tree species within each forest type and examine the relationships between these species and their specific habitats.

Pengajar: MOHAMAD RIZAL BIN ABDUL HAMID Profesor Madya Dr.

Service industries are progressively becoming an important source of income for countries worldwide. The exponential growth of the services sector has also been instrumental to stimulate employment opportunities. According to a recent report, Malaysia’s service sector accounted for more than 50 percent of the GDP in 2016 and 54 percent of its workforce is contributed by the service industry (The World Factbook, 2017).

Pengajar: NURHAMIZA BINTI MUMIN @ OSMAN Dr.

Managing talent is extremely crucial to ensure the sustenance of any organization. It consists of the process of recruiting, selecting, managing, and rewarding members of the organization. International human resource management is more complex in nature and associated with managing people across boundaries. It involves the interplay of three elements: HR practices, type of employees, and the countries involved. Therefore, this subject will cover a wide range of HR activities that are more responsive to international staffing requirements as organizational strategy changes. It will provide students with an understanding of the higher risk exposure of managing talents across countries while trying to achieve organizational goals.

Pengajar: NURHAMIZA BINTI MUMIN @ OSMAN Dr.

Managing talent is extremely crucial to ensure the sustenance of any organizations. It consists of recruiting, selecting, managing, and organizational rewards. International human resource management is more complex and associated with managing people across boundaries. It involves three elements: HR practices, the type of employees, and the countries involved. Therefore, this subject will cover a wide range of HR activities that are more responsive to international staffing requirements as the organizational strategy changes. It will provide an understanding of the higher risk exposure of managing talents across countries while trying to achieve the organizational goals.