Championing a Fairer World: Dr. Abdul Razak Calls for Regional Leadership and Progress

Dr. Abdul Razak Ahmad, Founding Director of Bait Al Amanah, emphasised the need for Malaysia and similar nations to actively influence global narratives and advocate for reforms in international institutions.

Speaking at the "A Fairer World is Possible" forum in March 2025, Dr. Abdul Razak highlighted that influence isn’t solely determined by size, as demonstrated by smaller nations like Gambia, South Africa, Turkiye, and Qatar. He urged Malaysia to adopt principled positions and take leadership roles where possible.

Further, Dr. Razak also called for ASEAN to expand its focus beyond economic cooperation to include active participation in peace and humanitarian diplomacy. He proposed initiating a global education program targeting marginalised Muslim communities, particularly in regions like Palestine and sub-Saharan Africa, emphasising that lasting impact begins with education, supported by available digital tools and the necessary political will.

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