Welcome Speech from the Local Host:
YM Dr. Raja Mayang Delima binti Mohd Beta
YM Dr. Raja Mayang Delima binti Mohd Beta
NACOSS VI KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
BIOGRAPHY
Musa Ahmad is currently a Professor in Analytical Chemistry at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). He received his early education at Sekolah Kebangsaan Panchor, Muar and Sekolah Menengah Sains Johor, Kluang before continued his study at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and The University of Manchester, England. As an appreciation to his contribution in science, he has been elected as Fellow of Academy of Sciences Malaysia (FASc), Fellow of Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (FMIC) and Honorary Fellow of The Malaysian Solid State Science and Technology Society (Hons. FMASS). He has been appointed as Visiting Professor at Bukhara State University, Uzbekistan (2019), World Class Professor at Universitas Islam Indonesia, Jogjakarta (2018) and Visiting Scholar at University of Kent, England (2000). He has delivered more than 60 plenary, key-note and invited lectures at various seminars and conferences, organized locally and internationally including countries like Indonesia, Philippine, Thailand, Palestine, Turkey and Japan.
KEYNOTE VIDEO PROFESSOR DATO' DR. MUSA AHMAD
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Abd Hakim Mohad is known as an academic whom interested in socio cultural research especially on indigenous society like Murut Tahol community in Sabah, and Orang Asli peninsular Malaysia. His research on these community began since 2003 until present days. Among the issues address in his research is about the culture and change. Besides that he is also actively involve in research on inter religious relation, and religious dialogue. Previously he was selected as one of the advisors for Institut Kajian dan Latihan Integrasi Nasional (IKLIN). In term of academic he got his PhD in Sociology and Social Anthropology from Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Now, he is one of the academic at the Faculty of Management and Leadership, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. He is always sharing his research finding through writings and conferences. Among his writings are Muslim-Christian Relations in Malaysia: Issues and Solutios (2019), Peranan NGO Islam di Sabah dalam Memupuk Perpaduan Masyarakat: Satu Analisis Deskriptif (2018), The Religious Practices of Deaf Muslims in Malaysia: A Case Study at the Special Education School (2018), Understanding the Christian Community’s Stance towards the Muslim Community in Sabah: After the Ban on the Usage of the term Allah (2017), The Murut Tahol Culture In Sabah: The Historical Journey And Challenges (2016). Spiritual Journey of Murut Tahol in Sabah and its Effect to their Headhunting Practice (2014), Peranan Golongan Muda Dalam Perubahan Agama Masyarakat Murut Tahol Di Sabah (2014), Social Exchange in Ritual Abis Pantang Murut Tahol Sapulut, Sabah (2011), Adat dan Ritual Kematian Suku Murut Tahol di Sabah (2010), Malaysian Contributions to Dialogue among Civilization (2009), Adat Perkahwinan Masyarakat Murut di Sabah: Satu Paparan Awal (2007), Tajau dan Peranannya dalam Budaya Masyarakat Murut di Tenom, Sabah (2005).
KEYNOTE VIDEO DR. ABD HAKIM MOHAD