The book on The Contribution of Women in the Global Islamic Economy was conceptualised with an objective to inspire the next generation of leaders by showcasing the journey, challenges, and contributions of women in various sectors of the Islamic Economy. Glimpses of their personal lives are also shared, as well as their inspiration and motivation, that drives them to persevere in their journey to benefit the Ummah.
This book can also be used as a guide to prevent Islamophobia and misconceptions about Islam in non-Islamic countries, since this book shows the daily and professional lives of incredible women.
On the 11th of January 2023, this book was soft-launched by Her Royal Highness Raja Puan Sri Dato Noora Ashikin binti Raja Abdullah at Sustainability Impact Forum in conjunction with Malaysia GPM Sustainability Awards 2022.
Her Royal Highness Raja Puan Sri Dato Noora Ashikin binti Raja Abdullah is the Co-owner and Founder of Zaza apparels manufacturer Sdn Bhd. She has vast experience in Investment banking and entrepreneurship. She is inspired to create a better everyday life for women and to create a better future for women where women will be able to enjoy equality and social justice. She went into the fashion industry on a limited scale in 2000 and officially started in fashion the industry in 2004 with PU3. Started OEM manufacturing in 2009. She has been the President of the Malaysian Women’s Hockey Association (MWHA) for 16 years and is currently the Deputy President of the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC). She was a player for the Perak State in Malaysia and she has held numerous positions in various organisations as mentioned below:
- Sub Accountant Bank Bumiputra Malaysia 1972-1974
- Investment Officer Chartered Merchant Bankers Berhad 1974-1978
- Assistant Investment Manager Permata Chartered Merchant Bankers Berhad 1978-1980
- Owner Stockbroker RNA Securities Sdn Bhd 1983-1991
- Stockbroker & Director SBB Securities Sdn Bhd 1991-2004
- Director of BHLB Pacific Trust Sdn Bhd 1992-2004
- Investment Committee SBB Mutual Unit Trust 1992-2004
- Co-Owner Director PU3 Sdn Bhd 2004 till now
- Co-Owner Director + CEO Zaza Apparels Manufacturer Sdn Bhd 2009 till now
- Co-Owner Founder RNA Gerlipan Emas 17.2.2017 till now
Her Position in NGOs:
- Committee Member Student Union Common Room Universiti Malaya 1969-1970
- Women Representative Union House Management Committee 1971-1972
- Editor Varsity Magazine Universiti Malaya 1971
- Chairman Bureau Ekonomi Pergerakan Wanita UMNO Damansara Utama 1977-1978
- An Editor UMNO Damansara Utama 1977-1978
- Committee Member Perkumpulan Perempuan Damansara Utama 1978-1979
- Founder and President BAIDURI PERAK 1983-December 1999
- Funder and Chairman kumpulan Selendang Perak 1985-2000
- Chairman Pergerakan Puteri Islam Negeri Perak 1986-2000
- Committee Member Wanita UMNO Cawangan Kg. Teluk 1989-1991
- Committee Member Pergerakan Putri Islam Malaysia 1988-1992
- Chairman Welfare Sub-Committee Pergerakan Puteri Islam Malaysia 1988-1992
- Founder and Chairman Parents Movement Against Drug Abuse Perak 1986-2000
- President Perak Women Hockey Association 1984-2005
- Vice President III Malaysian Women Hockey Association 1984-1986
- Vice President I Malaysian Women Hockey Association 1987-October 1992
- President Malaysian Women Hockey Association 1992-2005
- Deputy President Malaysian Hockey Federation 1999-2005
- Committee Member National Council for the Integration of Women in Development Malaysia (NACIWID) 1988-1990 (Term IV)
- Committee Member National Council For The Integration of Women in Development Malaysia (NACIWID) 1990-1993 (Term V)
- Board of Trustee Women Institute of Management 1994- Now
- Committee Member Tun Dr Siti Hasmah – WIM Women of The Year 2003
- Assistant Secretary BAKTI 2000-2002
- Chairman BAKTI Information and Publication Committee 2002-2004
- Secretary BAKTI 2004-2006
- Penaung Pusat Kemajuan Wanita 1984-1989
- Penaung Pergerakan Puteri Islam Perak 1984-1999
- Penaung II Berkumpulan Perempuan Perak 1984-2000
- Penaung Puspanita Perak 1984-2000
- Penaung Badan Budaya Perak 1986-1999
- Malaysian Representative to International Conference of Drug Abuse Atlanta Georgia 1986
- Committee Member for Workshop on Network on Parents Movement Against Drug Abuse ASEAN 1987
- Chief Delegate to The ASEAN Parents Movement Against Drug Abuse 1987
- Delegate to The United Nation International Conference for Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – Vienna Austria 1987
- Delegate to ASEAN Women Leadership Forum Canada 1996
- Head of Delegation for Malaysian To Regional Workshop On Women, Family and Drug Abuse Commonwealth Secretariat 1990
- Life Member Women’s Institute – Perkumpulan Perempuan 1987-Now
- Ahli UMNO Cawangan Damansara Utama 1977-1980
- Ahli UMNO Cawangan Taman Lapangan Terbang Ipoh 1980-1998
- Ahli UMNO Cawangan Kampung Teluk Pasir Salak 1998-Now
- Member of WIM Board of Government and Assessment
- Member of WIM Member Committee
- Representative to Tan Sri Norsiah Omar- Chair
