Governance & Leadership

Professional Governance · Shariah Alignment · Independent Oversight

Muslim Aid Malaysia is governed by an independent Council, executive leadership, and SCM-approved Shariah advisers ensuring 100% compliance, transparency, and accountability.

Council Members & Supervisory Person

Independent trustees bringing global expertise across international development, Islamic finance, human rights, and HR leadership.

Andleen Razzaq

Council Chair

International Licensed Master Coach & Humanitarian Change Leader

check_circle30+ years leading humanitarian, development, and governance initiatives across the UK and Southeast Asia
check_circleBoard-level leadership shaping strategy, localisation, and institutional transformation
check_circleTrusted adviser and executive coach to governments, NGOs, and international organisations
check_circleExpert in education, refugee entrepreneurship, gender equality, and leadership development

Monem Abdul Salam

Council Member

Executive VP & Director · Saturna Capital

check_circlePortfolio Manager, Amana Islamic Funds
check_circleAdjunct Professor, IE Business School Madrid
check_circleISLAMICA 500 Most Influential Leader (2015)
check_circleDeep expertise in Islamic finance & responsible investing

Monir Azzouzi

Council Member

Group Chief Human Resource Officer · Cyberjaya University College

check_circle20+ years organisational development across Asia, Europe & Middle East
check_circleHumanitarian advocate; Bangladesh & Malaysia refugee aid
check_circleFundraised USD 30K refugee campaign across 4 countries
check_circleBoard Director; networks across social enterprise & humanitarian sectors

Soraya Alkaff

Supervisory Person

Founder & Executive Director · Cahaya Surya Bakti NGO

check_circle10+ years supporting Rohingya refugees in Malaysia
check_circleEstablished first Rohingya Learning Centre, Tampoi (2013)
check_circleRuns refugee schools across Johor for marginalised communities
check_circleActive UNHCR partnership and community advocacy

Executive Management & Shariah Advisory

Providing strategic leadership and Shariah guidance to advance principled humanitarian action, sustainable development and lasting social impact in Malaysia and across the region.

Mimi Zarina Azmin

Chief Executive Officer

Senior Management · Muslim Aid Malaysia

check_circle20+ years of leadership experience spanning the humanitarian, development and corporate sectors
check_circleFormer UNHCR Malaysia Head of Education, with deep expertise in refugee education, protection and inclusion
check_circleAdvances regional advocacy, policy engagement and cross-sector partnerships across Malaysia and ASEAN
check_circleLeads MAM's strategy at the intersection of humanitarian action, sustainable development and social impact

Mohammad Aiman M. Salmi

Shariah Advisor

SCM-Approved Shariah Adviser · Tawafuq Consultancy Sdn Bhd

check_circleIslamic banking, capital markets, Takaful & halal compliance
check_circleMIFC member · NIFTI member · Cooperatives Commission Malaysia
check_circleBest Emerging Shariah Advisory Firm 2019
check_circleBest Islamic Finance Consultant & Best Training Provider 2019

Management Team

The senior team steering executive management and core operational functions.

Mimi Zarina Azmin

Chief Executive Officer

Senior Management · Muslim Aid Malaysia

Hairul Rezwan Ahmad

Head of Programmes

Programmes & Field Operations

Raina Radzaif

Head of Strategic Partnerships

Partnerships & Institutional Relations

Darlinda Kamarul Jabar

Head of Support Services

Operations & Support Services

Donation Acceptance Policy

Statutory Governance Policy

Muslim Aid Malaysia (L) Foundation is governed under the Labuan Foundations Act 2010 (LFA 2010) and supervised by the Labuan FSA. Our official Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) mandates strict Know Your Donor (KYD) verification, AMLA compliance, fund segregation, Zakat Asnaf ring-fencing, and independent external auditing.

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KYD Thresholds

3-tier donor verification & UNSC sanction list screening.

Fund Segregation

Donations are allocated to the appeal the donor specifies.

Zakat Governance

Shariah-guided distribution by SCM-Approved advisor.

Admin Overhead Cap

Strict 10%–15% limit on operational expenditures.

Safeguarding & Accountability

100%

Safeguarding Target Compliance

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Child Safeguarding

Protecting every child across all programmes, learning hubs, and community sanctuaries.

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Do No Harm Principle

Embedding risk awareness and cultural sensitivity across all field activities.

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Survivor-Centred Approach

Prioritising dignity, safety, confidentiality, and choice of survivors.

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Complaints Mechanisms

Accessible, confidential feedback and reporting channels for all stakeholders.

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Whistleblowing Channels

Safe reporting with guaranteed protection from retaliation.

Safeguarding Vault & Incident Reporting

Gated reporting channel restricted to Safeguarding Officers & Super Admin under 100% confidentiality.