Islamic perspectives relating to business, arts, culture and communication - Proceedings of the 1st ICIBACC 2014

This timely book explores how the Malays and Muslims in general are faced with challenges in the fields of business, economy and politics, in the modern era of globalisation. These research findings can help the Muslim community to enhance international integration, particularly in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
In this work, scholarly and expert authors explore Islamic perspectives on communication, art and culture, business, and law and policy. They respond to the need to uphold and strengthen the culture, arts and heritage of the Malays. Readers are invited to explore the challenges for the Malay and Muslim world and to evolve strategies to ensure competitiveness, dynamism and sustainability. Topics such as Islamophobia, drug trafficking, savings behaviours and the role of social media are addressed.
These reviewed papers were presented at the International Conference on Islamic Business, Art, Culture & Communication 2014, held in Melaka, Malaysia. They have the potential to strengthen aspects of Islamic economy and leadership, if translated into action plans. This book represents essential reading for scholars of Islamic studies and will be of interest to those examining Southeast Asia and the Malay world.


Dr. Roaimah Omar is an Associate Professor at the Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, Malaysia. She has served the Faculty of Business Management for more than 22 years and is currently the Deputy Rector of Research and Industrial Linkages and Alumni. Dr. Omar majored in Operation Management and Supply Chain and Marketing, and her interests are in Criminology and Green Technology.
Dr. Hasan bin Bahrom is an Associate Professor at the Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. He has served the Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS) Shah Alam for many years, and his areas of interests are in the field of Islamic Law and Political Science, Alms, Islamic Family Law and Islamic Management. Dr. Bahrom is an active member of the research community and has many publications in his academic portfolio.
Dr. Geraldine De Mello is a senior lecturer at the Academy of Language studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, Malaysia. She has been a MUET presenter for schools and a Language trainer for government and private organisations for the past 6 years. Her research interests are in English Language Teaching and English for Workplace Communication. She has published several books and journal articles.