Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS
BIOGRAPHY

Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Malaya. He holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (IIiBF), International Islamic University Malaysia (‘fun’ fact: he was dismissed from the same university 15 years before his Ph.D. graduation). After such a valuable ‘learning experience,’ he finally made his mother shed tears of joy when he received the Anugerah Naib Canselor (Vice-Chancellor’s Award) during his diploma and undergraduate studies at Universiti Teknologi MARA. 

His current research interest includes (but are not limited to) Islamic social finance and Islamic financial literacy. He truly believes that an individual with basic Islamic finance knowledge would not fall victim to get-rich-quick schemes (the latest figure from the Royal Malaysian Police puts the number at a whopping RM914 million during the first 6 months of 2020 alone). 

Apart from his academic endeavors, he tries to share whatever little knowledge he has via media appearances such as the Selamat Pagi Malaysia (RTM) program and writings in the Utusan Malaysia, Harian Metro, New Straits Time, and The Malaysian Insight.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Member, Occupational Safety and Health Committee, Faculty, 26/10/2021 to present
  • Member, COVID-19 Committee, Faculty, 26/10/2021 to present
  • Academic Advisor, Faculty, 02/09/2020 to present
  • Exhibitor, Universiti Malaya Virtual Open Day 2021, University Malaya, 21/08/2021 to 22/08/2021
  • Panel Interviewer for New Bachelor Degree Admissions (Intake 2021/2022), Faculty, 08/06/2021 to 11/06/2021
  • COVID-19 Committee, Faculty, 06/05/2021 to 31/12/2021
  • Academic Supervisor (Internship Program, Semester I, 2020/2021), Faculty, 03/05/2021 to 30/06/2021
  • Invigilator for ICAEW's Strategic Credit Papers, Faculty, 27/01/2021 to 27/01/2021
  • Pro tem Chairman, FPP Staff Welfare Club, Faculty, 07/12/2020 to 07/12/2021
  • Committee Member, Occupational Safety and Health, Faculty, 02/09/2020 to 02/09/2021
  • Academic Supervisor (Internship Program, Semester I, 2020/2021), Faculty, 03/11/2020 to 31/12/2020
  • Panel Interviewer for New Bachelor Degree Admissions (Intake 2020/2021), Faculty, 03/06/2020 to 10/06/2020
  • Academic Supervisor (Internship Program, Semester II, 2020/2021), Faculty, 11/05/2020 to 29/06/2020
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Field),(Institution),(Year)
  • PhD (Islamic Banking and Finance), ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE, INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA (IIUM)
  • MBA (Islamic Banking Finance), ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE, INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA (IIUM)
  • BBA (Hons)(Finance), BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (UITM)
  • DIPLOMA BUSINESS STUDIES, PENGAJIAN PERNIAGAAN, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (UITM)
MEMBERSHIPS
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • IQTISHADIA: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business, Chief Editor/ Editor in Chief, 2021 to present (International)
  • IIiBF Alumni Wing, Committee Member, 2020 to present (National)
  • Malaysian Finance Association, Member, Since 2019 (National)
SPECIALIZATION
(Area)
Area of Expertise
  • Islamic Finance (Islamic Home Financing)
  • Islamic Finance (Takaful)
  • Islamic Finance (Islamic Financial Literacy)
  • (Islamic Social Finance)
    • TEACHING
    (Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Academic Session)
    Teaching
  • CIC3016 - BACHELOR/FIRST DEGREE, Bachelor/First Degree, University of Malaya (UM) (2019 - S2)
  • CIX1001 - PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2019/2020 - 2 )
  • CIC3016 - TAKAFUL, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2019/2020 - 2 )
  • CIC3013 - BACHELOR/FIRST DEGREE, Bachelor/First Degree, University of Malaya (UM) (2020 - S1)
    • Teaching Activity
  • CIC3013 - ISLAMIC BANKING, Bachelor/First Degree, University Malaya (2020)
  • CIC3013 - ISLAMIC BANKING, Bachelor/First Degree, University Malaya (2021)
  • CIX1001 - PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS, Bachelor/First Degree, University Malaya (2019)
  • CIX1001 - PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS, Bachelor/First Degree, University Malaya (2020)
  • CIX1001 - PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS, Bachelor/First Degree, University Malaya (2021)
  • CIC3016 - TAKAFUL, Bachelor/First Degree, University Malaya (2019)
    • PUBLICATIONS
    (Title of publication in APA style)
    Refereed Journals
    2021
    • Abdul Rahman, N. H., Md Zabri, M. Z. (2021). Why the one-size-fits-all subsidy structure of Tabung Haji no longer works and how to move forward. ICR Journal. 12 (1), 98-113.
    • Nik Azman, N. H., Md Zabri, M. Z., Zull Kepili, E. I., (2021). Nexus between Islamic microfinancing and financial wellbeing of micro-entrepreneurs during the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia. Jurnal Ekonomi Malaysia, 55(1), 135-146 (SCOPUS)
    • Abd. Rahman, N., Md Zabri. M.Z., Ali, M.M. (in press). Addressing the agricultural financing gap in Malaysia via Manihah Agricultural Financing Model: Will Islamic banks go the extra mile? Agricultural Finance Review. https://doi.org/10.1108/AFR-04-2021-0043
    2020
    • Nik Azman, N. H, Md Zabri, M. Z., Masron, T. A., & Abdul Kader Malim, N. The adoption of ar-rahnu and financial wellbeing of micro-entrepreneurs in Malaysia, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 10(6), 36 53 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Nik Azman, N. H., Md Zabri, M. Z., Kassim, S. H., Abdul Kader Malim, N. (2020). Unleashing the ar-rahnu as a micro-financing instrument for micro-entrepreneurs in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 10(6), 183 196. (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Nik Azman, N. H., Md Zabri, M. Z., Masron, T. A., Abdul Kader Malim, N. (2020). The utilization of Islamic fintech (i-fintech) in promoting sustainable inclusive growth: Evidence from micro-entrepreneurs in Malaysia. Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    2019
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. & Haron, Razali. (2019). A comparative analysis of financial affordability in Islamic home financing instruments in Malaysia. International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 12 (6), 1093-1112 (SCOPUS)
    2018
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. & Mohammed, M. O. (2018). Examining the behavioral intention to participate in a Cash Waqf-Financial Cooperative-Musharakah Mutanaqisah home financing model. Managerial Finance, 44(6), 809-829 (SCOPUS)
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. & Mohammed, M. O. (2018). Qualitative validation of a financially affordable Islamic home financing model. ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance, 10(2), 143-161 (SCOPUS)
    2015
    • Md Zabri, M. Z., Abd. Razak, D. & Mohammed, M. O. (2015). An analytical framework to examine shari ah compliant mortgage financing by financial cooperatives in Malaysia. Journal of Islamic Finance, 4(2), 18-30 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    2013
    • Zabri, Z., & Abduh, M. (2013). Re-examining the bank patronize behavior in Malaysia: A logistic regression approach. World Applied Sciences Journal, 25(4), 574-580 (SCOPUS)
    Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,TV,Popular Magazine)
    2022
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. (2022, June 8) Krisis makanan: Mengoptimumkan penggunaan teknologi pertanian. Kosmo. https://www.kosmo.com.my/2022/06/08/281768/?fbclid=IwAR0IG6U62iNIQZKcaYEoB5U1e5bxApT5_hZTd0pjItyx7l8AzNxqIt1qAqI
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. (17-23 Jun 2022). Merancak daya saing pengeluaran makanan negara, Wilayahku.
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. (2022, June 20). Semakin banyak import, semakin lemah ringgit. Utusan Malaysia. https://www.utusan.com.my/rencana/forum/2022/06/semakin-banyak-import-semakin-lemah-ringgit/
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. (2022, June 23). Kerjasama bersepadu mampu rancakkan pengeluaran makanan. Berita Harian.
    2021
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. (2021, May 20). Time to consider imposing a windfall tax. New Straits Times. Retrieved from https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2021/06/701948/time-consider-imposing-windfall-tax
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. (2021, May 20). Vaksin melebar jurang negara kaya, miskin. Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/vaksinkayamiskin
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. (2021, November 16). Manis biar hanya di bibir! Harian Metro. https://www.hmetro.com.my/amp/rencana/2021/11/777799/manis-biar-hanya-di-bibir?fbclid=IwAR3PZnHydPa2TZ8RoqORsLaeeGgsu2lgdwoNrPpHNHkdzDP-Qj9Cfy6hFRQ
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. (2021, December 17). Mampukah simpanan KWSP memayungi hari tua kita?' Malaysiakini. https://m.malaysiakini.com/news/603374?fbclid=IwAR3EbQ82fmjaAqagX3iKtIN4uRLZPbcSDLJiU1GDLZwzTO-kT8Yv7PsSQFw
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. & Abd Rahman, N. H. (2021, December 22) Kebun bandar boleh ringan beban keluarga B40, Utusan Malaysia. https://www.utusan.com.my/rencana/forum/2021/12/kebun-bandar-boleh-ringan-beban-keluarga-b40/
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. (2021, 1 December). Rawatan diabetes bebankan kerajaan. Utusan Malaysia. https://www.utusan.com.my/rencana/forum/2021/12/rawatan-diabetes-bebankan-kerajaan/
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. & Abd Rahman, N. (2021, December 16). 'Menangani isu kesematan makanan negara: Membugar sektor pertanian.' Harian Metro. https://www.hmetro.com.my/rencana/2021/12/788985/membugar-sektor-pertanian?fbclid=IwAR0McLuIIHiOrxEob_neNiQ5ywjJvO-j9Wu5AFWck33EWgINfYl6m28kiSo
    2020
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. (2021, December 20). Menjawab menteri kewangan seputar cukai durian runtuh. The Malaysian Insight.
    2019
    • Md Zabri, M. Z. (2019, April 24). TH: Instrumen simpanan atau pelaburan? Utusan Malaysia
    RESEARCH PROJECT
    (Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
    Government Agency
  • A Holistic Approach On Socio-economic And Environment Impacts Of Cultivation Kratom In Malaysia, Co-Researcher, 01/09/2021 to 31/08/2022, AGENSI ANTI DADAH KEBANGSAAN (AADK) (Government)
    • Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-SAH
  • Potential and Sustainability of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Programme for Empowering the Economy of Kelantan Coastal Community, Co-Researcher, 07/12/2020 to 06/12/2022, Research University (Government)
    • RU Geran - Fakulti Program
  • Developing an Emotional Marketing Model for Family Takaful Agents in Malaysia, Principal Investigator(PI), 15/09/2020 to 14/09/2022, Research University (Government)
  • P2P Lending Startups and Banks In Malaysia: Are They Substitute?, Co-Researcher, 15/09/2020 to 14/09/2022, Research University (Government)
    • SUPERVISION
    External Supervision
    (Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Institution),(Academic Level)
    Ongoing
    • The effect of moratorium on M40 household consumption behaviour, Zainab Nadhilah Al-Uzrah Mohd Abd Aziz, National University of Malaysia (Ukm) (Post Graduate Student)
    Postgraduate Student
    (Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Institution),(Academic Level)
    Completed
    • The moderating role of knowledge about riba on bank selection criteria among Muslims in Malaysia, Norkhairiah Binti Ahmad @ Abdul Rahman, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • A study of perception of Riba among Muslims and factors influencing Muslim involvement in Riba: Is Riba becoming a culturally acceptable sin?, NORKHAIRIAH BINTI AHMAD @ ABDUL RAHMAN, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    Ongoing
    • Unwillingness to Pay Premium Prices for Islamic Financial Products: A Study of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Indonesia, Hendy Mustiko Aji, University of Malaya (PhD)
    • , JINTIAN FENG, University of Malaya (PhD)
    SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
    (Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
    • Panelis, "Menjalankan Intervensi Anak Autisme Semasa Pandemik COVID-19", 27/03/2021 to 27/03/2021 (National)
    • Speaker, International Short Course for Young Islamic Economist, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 27/11/2020 to 27/11/2020
    COURSE ATTENDED
    (Course Title),(Venue),(Duration),(Level)
    Internal / External Course
  • WORKSHOP ON STORYTELLING 201 : BETTER STORIES IN NEW MEDIA, Seminar Room 1 & 2, Lobby, Research Management Innovation Complex, Ippp, Um, 18/08/2020 to 18/08/2020
    • ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
    Academic/Professional Services
    (Contribution),(Duration),(Level),(Role)
  • External Advisor (Academic) and External Examiner for Foundation in Business and Diploma in Business Management, 01/11/2021 to 31/10/2022, National, (Expert Advisor)
  • Speaker (Financing for Entrepreneurs: The Malaysian Experience), 04/09/2021 to 11/09/2021, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  • Money Creation and Commercial Banks Money Lending Activity through the Accounting Treatment; Stakeholders Perceptions in Malaysia, 26/08/2021 to 09/09/2021, International, (Reviewer)
  • The role of fintech innovation in promoting household consumption: icing on the cake or charcoal in the snow?, 14/08/2021 to 08/09/2021, International, (Reviewer)
  • Selamat Pagi Malaysia (Kawal Perbelanjaan, Fokus Keperluan Ketika PKP), 28/06/2021 to 28/06/2021, National, (Interview)
  • Selamat Pagi Malaysia (Impak 'Lockdown' Terhadap Ekonomi), 31/05/2021 to 31/05/2021, National, (Interview)
  • External Advisor (Academic), Foundation in Arts, 01/09/2020 to 30/09/2021, National, (Academic Appointment )
    • Evaluation Activity
    (Activity),(Duration),(Category)
  • Reviewer for an article in the International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management (IMEFM-03-2020-0120), 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for an article in Islam and Civilisational Renewal (009/11.2), 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for a book chapter in Economics, Business, and Islamic Finance in ASEAN Economics Community , 2019 to 2019 (Book)
    • Expert Linkages
    (Linkages Description),(Organisation),(Duration of Involvement),(Level)
  • External Advisor (Academic), Foundation in Arts, PICOMS International University College , 2020 (National)
    • PAPER PRESENTED
    (Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
    CONFERENCE
  • Research In social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 and policy responses: What is known so far?, Persidangan Kebangsaan Ekonomi Malaysia (PERKEM) Ke-15, 27/01/2021 to 27/01/2021, Fakulti Ekonomi dan Pengurusan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National)
  • The utilization of Islamic fintech (i-Fintech) in promoting sustainable inclusive growth: Evidence from micro-entrepreneurs in Malaysia, 5th International Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance Conference (IIMEFC 2019), 12/11/2019 to 14/11/2019, Bank Indonesia (International)