Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- (Law) - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Comparative Law - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- LL.B - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Akmal Hidayah Bt Halim (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
AHMAD IBRAHIM KULLIYYAH OF LAWS
akmalh@iium.edu.my
4205
Expert Profile
Akmal Hidayah Halim obtained her first degree in law (LLB) from the International Islamic University Malaysia in 1998. In 1999 she was awarded with a master of comparative law (MCL) by the same university and was conferred with a doctorate degree in 2006 in the area of estate administration in Malaysia. She is the Head of Unit and Legal Consultant for property distribution/wealth management/succession/probate (civil and Islamic) at the Legal Clinic of Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, IIUM since 2014.
Dr Akmal Hidayah Halim has presented various papers both locally and abroad and has published several books and articles in her area of expertise. Her publications include two books written on Administration of Estates in Malaysia: Law and Procedure and The Law of Wills and Intestacy in Malaysia. She is the co-author for an International Encyclopaedia on Family and Succession Law for Kluwer Law International, an international publisher based in the Netherlands. She also writes articles for journal publication and is actively involved in consultancy projects in the area of estate administration, estate management and protection of estate beneficiaries, law of succession, Islamic wealth management, estate planning instruments and trust. She is the recipient of the Quality Research Award 2009, Gold and Silver Medals for Quality Day 2009, and Gold and Bronze Medals for IRIIE 2012.
Dr Akmal Hidayah has contributed to the White Book of the Malaysian Civil Procedure 2015 published by Thomson Reuters Sweet & Maxwell Asia. She served as a trainer at the Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC). She has also secured several research grants most of which have been successfully completed, the latest being a research on reforming the law for the administration of estate in West Malaysia, towards establishing an effective estate administration model and one stop data centre of wills, assets and liabilities under a grant awarded by the Malaysian Law Reform Committee.
Presently, Dr Akmal Hidayah Halim is an Associate Professor at the Department of Legal Practice, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia.
Dr Akmal Hidayah Halim has presented various papers both locally and abroad and has published several books and articles in her area of expertise. Her publications include two books written on Administration of Estates in Malaysia: Law and Procedure and The Law of Wills and Intestacy in Malaysia. She is the co-author for an International Encyclopaedia on Family and Succession Law for Kluwer Law International, an international publisher based in the Netherlands. She also writes articles for journal publication and is actively involved in consultancy projects in the area of estate administration, estate management and protection of estate beneficiaries, law of succession, Islamic wealth management, estate planning instruments and trust. She is the recipient of the Quality Research Award 2009, Gold and Silver Medals for Quality Day 2009, and Gold and Bronze Medals for IRIIE 2012.
Dr Akmal Hidayah has contributed to the White Book of the Malaysian Civil Procedure 2015 published by Thomson Reuters Sweet & Maxwell Asia. She served as a trainer at the Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC). She has also secured several research grants most of which have been successfully completed, the latest being a research on reforming the law for the administration of estate in West Malaysia, towards establishing an effective estate administration model and one stop data centre of wills, assets and liabilities under a grant awarded by the Malaysian Law Reform Committee.
Presently, Dr Akmal Hidayah Halim is an Associate Professor at the Department of Legal Practice, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia.
Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Property Law and Conveyancing - Law of trust
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Equity and Trust Law - Law of Succession
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Syariah Law ~ Other Syariah Law n.e.c.
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Family Law - Adminstration of Estate
Teaching Responsibilities
INSTRU. PERAN. HARTA ISLAM & PENTAD. PUSAKA | 2022/2023 2020/2021 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2013/2014 2012/2013 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
ISLAMIC INSURANCE LAW (TAKAFUL) | 2011/2012 |
ISLAMIC LAW OF SUCCESSION | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2016 |
ISLAMIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 2023/2024 2021/2022 2019/2020 2016/2017 2015/2016 2015 2014/2015 2014 2013 2012 |
LAW OF PROBATE | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
LEGAL METHOD | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
LEGAL METHOD AND SKILLS | 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM II | 2007/2008 |
PENGURUSAN HARTA PESAKA | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2008/2009 2006/2007 |
PENGURUSAN HARTA PUSAKA | 2023/2024 2021/2022 |
PROBATE AND LAW OF SUCCESSION I | 2005/2006 |
PROBATE AND THE LAW OF SUCCESSION I | 2006/2007 2005/2006 2001/2002 2000/2001 1999/2000 |
PROBATE AND THE LAW OF SUCCESSION II | 2007/2008 2006/2007 2001/2002 2000/2001 1999/2000 |
PROBATE AND THE LAW OF SUCCESSIONS I | 2000/2001 |
THE LAW OF SUCCESSION | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
Supervision
Implementation Of Family Waqf (Waqf Ahli) To Complement Islamic Inheritance Within The Nigerian Law In The South West States.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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The Administration Of Unclaimed Estates In West Malaysia: Formulating A Legal Framework.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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The Application Of Privileged Wills In Malaysia And Other Selected Countries : A Comparative Analysis
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Ph.D
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Resolution Of Disputes In Administration Of Estates In Malaysia: Proposing Mediation As An Effective Means
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Ph.D
Completed
2018
Member Supervisory Committee
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Legal Protection For Estate Beneficiaries Against Personal Representatives In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Administration Of Non-Contentious Estates In West Malaysia: Legal And Administrative Reforms.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Formulating Legal Framework For The Administration Of Bona Vacantia (Ownerless Estates) In West Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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The Use Of Trust Deed In Land Matter With Special Reference To The Estate, Distribution In West Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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The Creation Of Private Trust By Muslims As An Instrument Of Wealth Disposition In West Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Legal And Procedural Constraints In The Execution Of Wasiyyah (Islamic Will) In Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2021 - 2024 | DEVELOPING A MEDIATION MODULE FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES AS AN EFFICIENT MECHANISM FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE |
2017 - 2023 | Formulating a Comprehensive Legal Framework for the Administration of Unclaimed Estates in West Malaysia: Fulfilling the Need for Reform |
2016 - 2019 | The Objectives of Shariah in Nomination for the Payment of Takaful Benefits |
2015 - 2017 | Reforming the Administration of Estate in West Malaysia: Towards Establishing an Effective Estate Administration Model and One Stop Data Centre of Wills, Assets and Liabilities |
2011 - 2014 | Legal Framework for Administration of Estate in Malaysia: Is there a Need for Reforms |
2010 - 2015 | A Study on the Level of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of First Year Students towards the Learning of Legal Method at the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws,IIUM |
2009 - 2011 | The Law of Wills and Intestacy in Malaysia |
2008 - 2012 | The Legality of Living Trust as an Instrument for Muslim Estate Planning in Peninsular Malaysia |
On-Going
2024 - Present | Subject Matter Expert for the Review and Study of the Public Trust Corporation 1995 (Act 532) |
2021 - Present | Streamlining the Nomination Policy in Estate Administration in Malayisa |
2021 - Present | Application of Joint Tenancy on Real Property and Its Impact under the Law of Succession of Malaysia |
2012 - Present | Islamic Wealth Management in Malaysia |
2009 - Present | Family Law and Ethics Unit (FAME) |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2021 | Contemporary issues in Islamic family law, property and finance: towards achieving Maqasid al-Shari'ah. Department of Syariah Judiciary Malaysia & Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-0870-86-1 |
2018 | Malaysia - Family and succession law. Wolters Kluwer, ISBN: 9789065448880 |
2016 | The law of wills and intestacy in Malaysia, 2nd ed.. Mashi Publication Sdn. Bhd., ISBN: 9789671373682 |
2013 | The law of wills and intestacy in Malaysia. Mashi Publication Sdn. Bhd., ISBN: 9789671045466 |
2012 | Administration of estates in Malaysia: law and procedure . Sweet & Maxwell, ISBN: 978-967-5040-84-9 |
2009 | The law of wills and intestacy in Malaysia. Department of Islamic Law & Harun M. Hashim Law Centre, ISBN: 978-983-41203-9-9 |
2009 | Undang-undang harta dan amanah. Jabatan Undang-undang, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia, ISBN: 9789834120368 |
2008 | International encyclopaedia of law: family and succession law. Kluwer Law International, ISBN: 978-90-654-4945-0 |
Book Section
Monograph
2012 | The legality of living trust as an instrument for Muslim estate planning in peninsular Malaysia. In: s.n, |