Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Ph.D in Environmental and Land Planning Law - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wales, Aberystwyth
- Master in LL.M - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor in LL.B - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Ainul Jaria Bt. Maidin (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
AHMAD IBRAHIM KULLIYYAH OF LAWS
ainulj@iium.edu.my
4303
Expert Profile
Professor Dr. Ainul Jaria Maidin is at present the Director of the Office of Corporate Communication and Marketing to enhance the image of IIUM. Prior to this, she served as the Director of the Business Unit where she managed to achieve nearly 200% increase in the revenue generated. She was the Coordinator and Head of Research Management Unit for AIKOL. She has served the university's student development initiatives from the capacity as a Residential College Fellow and Principal. A senior consultant with the Bureau of Consultancy and Entrepreneurship, a business unit within the university and the secretariat for the Land Tenure and Environmental Management Unit (LATEM). Prior to joining IIUM as a lecturer, she gained valuable experiences in the legal practice area as a civil litigation, Syari'ah, corporate conveyancing and Islamic Banking loan documentation.
At the national Level, Prof Ainul is a member of the Advisory Panel for the GRP under the Malaysian Productivity Centre. She has also contributed to professional bodies such as the National Landscape Institute (ILAM), the Town Planners Association, a member of the Board of Advisors of the Institute for Land and Survey (INSTUN), a member of the Kuala Lumpur Redevelopment Policy Drafting Committee, 2011. She is a member of the disciplinary committee, Malaysian Bar Council. Prof Ainul serves as a guest lecturer for Land Planning and Environmental Law course at University Putra Malaysia for Landscaping Architects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She has served as a trainer for the National Land and Survey Institute (INSTUN), Asia Pacific Diligence, Emerge Knowledge SB Malaysian Institute for Corporate Governance. At the international level, she is leading the collaboration within the International Islamic University of Malaysia and UN-Habitat on Urbanlex; a member of Research Committee of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), Academy of Environmental Law; representing IIUM in the Global Land Tool Network (GLTN), a branch of UNHABITAT; invited as the expert in land tenure security and administration by partners of the UNHABITAT globally.
Prof Ainul has contributed to the Property and Trusts Law in Malaysia for Kluwer Law International, an international publisher based in the Netherlands. She has published three books, and more than fifty articles in areas related to land tenure, land administration, sustainable development, urban planning and environmental planning law. She is the contributing author to the Halsbury Laws of Malaysia Series for the Volume on Town and Country Planning in Malaysia, National Land Code Penang and Malaccca, Titles and the Property and Trusts Law in Malaysia for Kluwer Law International, an international publisher.
Prof Ainul was the head of a consultancy project for the Department of Director General of Land and Mines, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Malaysia (1.3 million) where the output is a proposed amendment to the National Land Code Bill 1965 for enhancing the Malaysian electronic land administration system. Prof Ainul successfully completed some consultancy projects for the Federal Department of Town and Country Planning in Malaysia including the Cases decided by the Penang Appeal Board, Updating of the Encyclopaedia, Developing Uniform Town and Country Planning Law for Malaysia.
At the national Level, Prof Ainul is a member of the Advisory Panel for the GRP under the Malaysian Productivity Centre. She has also contributed to professional bodies such as the National Landscape Institute (ILAM), the Town Planners Association, a member of the Board of Advisors of the Institute for Land and Survey (INSTUN), a member of the Kuala Lumpur Redevelopment Policy Drafting Committee, 2011. She is a member of the disciplinary committee, Malaysian Bar Council. Prof Ainul serves as a guest lecturer for Land Planning and Environmental Law course at University Putra Malaysia for Landscaping Architects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She has served as a trainer for the National Land and Survey Institute (INSTUN), Asia Pacific Diligence, Emerge Knowledge SB Malaysian Institute for Corporate Governance. At the international level, she is leading the collaboration within the International Islamic University of Malaysia and UN-Habitat on Urbanlex; a member of Research Committee of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), Academy of Environmental Law; representing IIUM in the Global Land Tool Network (GLTN), a branch of UNHABITAT; invited as the expert in land tenure security and administration by partners of the UNHABITAT globally.
Prof Ainul has contributed to the Property and Trusts Law in Malaysia for Kluwer Law International, an international publisher based in the Netherlands. She has published three books, and more than fifty articles in areas related to land tenure, land administration, sustainable development, urban planning and environmental planning law. She is the contributing author to the Halsbury Laws of Malaysia Series for the Volume on Town and Country Planning in Malaysia, National Land Code Penang and Malaccca, Titles and the Property and Trusts Law in Malaysia for Kluwer Law International, an international publisher.
Prof Ainul was the head of a consultancy project for the Department of Director General of Land and Mines, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Malaysia (1.3 million) where the output is a proposed amendment to the National Land Code Bill 1965 for enhancing the Malaysian electronic land administration system. Prof Ainul successfully completed some consultancy projects for the Federal Department of Town and Country Planning in Malaysia including the Cases decided by the Penang Appeal Board, Updating of the Encyclopaedia, Developing Uniform Town and Country Planning Law for Malaysia.
Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Adat Law
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Land Law
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Natural Resources Law (Including Water Law)
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Administrative Law
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Planning Law
Teaching Responsibilities
CIVIL PROCEDURE I | 1995/1996 1994/1995 |
CIVIL PROCEDURE II | 1995/1996 |
COMPARATIVE LAND LAW | 2021/2022 2006/2007 |
EQUITY & TRUSTS I | 1998/1999 |
FAMILY MANAGEMENT & PARENTING | 2008/2009 |
FAMILY MANAGEMENT & PARENTING (SISTER) | 2005/2006 2003/2004 |
FAMILY MANAGEMENT AND PARENTING (SR) | 2005/2006 |
LAND LAW I | 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2013/2014 2010/2011 2008/2009 2007/2008 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2001/2002 2000/2001 1999/2000 1998/1999 1994/1995 |
LAND LAW II | 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001 1998/1999 1994/1995 |
LAND USE, PLANNING LAW AND PRACTICE | 2010/2011 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 |
LAW RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
LEGAL METHOD | 2010/2011 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
LEGAL STUDIES (CONSTRUCTION) FOR QUANTITY SURVEYORS | 2012/2013 |
PLANNING LAW | 2018/2019 2012/2013 2011/2012 2008/2009 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2002/2003 |
PRACTICAL LENDING & BANKING SECURITIES | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I | 2014/2015 2001/2002 1994/1995 |
PROJECT PAPER - PRISON STUDIES | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
PROPERTY LAW | 2008/2009 |
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2013/2014 |
Supervision
Taxation Framework For Waqf Properties In Malaysia: A Comparative Analysis.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Integrating Disaster Risk Management And Land Administration System In Yogyakarta
Special Region: A Legal Analysis.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Establishing A Compensation Scheme Under The Malaysian Torrens System.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Effects Of The Tawhidic Paradigm On Resilient Entrepreneurs In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Developing A Legal Framework For Negotiating Development Contributions Through Planning Agreement For Promoting Sustainable Development In West Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Legal Appraisal Of Current Legislation To Conserve Biodiversity Of Wetlands In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Human Rights Approach To Environmental Protection With Special Reference To The Niger Delta Of Nigeria.
Ph.D
Completed
2014
Co-supervisor
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Developing A Legal Framework For Regulating Residential Tenancies Dealings For Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Role Of Alternative Justice System In Resolving Easement Dispute: A Case Study Of The Jirga System In The Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Legal Effects Of Development Plan In Decision Making Process.
Master
Completed
2008
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2023 - 2023 | KAJIAN PENAMBAHBAIKAN PENYEDIAAN RANCANGAN PEMAJUAN |
2022 - 2023 | KAJIAN KOMPILASI KES-KES LEMBAGA RAYUAN NEGERI PULAU PINANG TAHUN 2007-2011. |
2022 - 2023 | FSPI Programme No. 2021-100, named "Project ONE HEALTH SEA" |
2021 - 2021 | KAJIAN PENYEDIAAN DRAF RANG UNDANG-UNDANG PINDAAN AKTA HAKMILIK STRATA 1985 (AKTA 318) BERKAITAN PENAMATAN DAN PEMBANGUNAN SEMULA SKIM STRATA (STRATA RENEWAL) |
2019 - 2023 | KAJIAN DAN PENGGUBALAN AKTA SEWAAN KEDIAMAN (RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ACT ? RTA) |
2018 - 2018 | Program Sijil Profesional Undang-undang Pentadbiran dan Pembangunan Tanah Kepada Pegawai Tadbir Negeri Kelantan |
2018 - 2018 | Kajian Cadangan Akta Pesuruhjaya Tanah Persekutuan 2019 dan Kanun Tanah Negara (Pindaan) 2019 |
2016 - 2017 | Indeks Syariah Malaysia 2017 |
2013 - 2016 | Exploring the Feasibility of Having an Integrated Curriculum for Entrepreneurs Imbued with Legal Knowledge, Skills and Islamic Values |
2013 - 2017 | Issues in Access to Justice in Environmental Matters |
2012 - 2014 | Regulating Landscape Architect in Promoting Sustainable Development and Prevention of Harm: A Case Study of Malaysia |
2010 - 2010 | Review on Land Administrative System (Kementerian Sumber Asli & Alam Sekitar) |
2009 - 2012 | Legal and Administrative Framework Regulating Land Administration and Development in Malaysia and its Relevance in Meeting the Global Challenges |
2009 - 2011 | Acquisiting of Property under Islamic Law and Common Law: A Comparative Perspective |
2008 - 2009 | Issues of Land Fraud in Klang Valley: Proposing for Administrative & Legal Reforms |
2008 - | Legal Research: Trend and Practices at AIKOL from 1983-2008 |
2008 - 2012 | Use of alternative Dispute Resolution Technique of Mediation for Speedy and Fair Resolution of Land Use Dispute in Malaysia |
2008 - 2009 | Land Use Planning and Environmental Protection: A Review of the Effectiveness of the Malaysian Legal and Institutional Framework |
2007 - 2008 | Legal Framework for Establishing of Regional Planning Authority in Malaysia: Prospect and Challenges |
2007 - 2013 | Adat land In Malaysia: Productivity and Value-Add in Rural Land |
2007 - 2007 | Land Use Planning and Environmental Pollution: Effect on Public Health ? A Case Study of the Malaysian Legal Framework |
2007 - 2011 | Dispute Resolution in the Town and Country Planning System: A Case Study of the Penang Planning Appeal Board |
2006 - 2007 | Conversion From Deeds System in Penang & Malacca to Torrens System |
2004 - 2007 | Original Title:Land Use Planning in Islam: An Analysis New Title: Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Issues Role of Syari'ah in Promoting Environmental Protection in the Land Planning System: Lessons for Asian |
On-Going
2020 - Present | Kajian Cadangan Dan Penggubalan Akta Pemajuan Tanah Wakaf (WAQF Land Development Act, WLDA) |
2018 - Present | Certificate in Inter-Religious Mediation |
2014 - Present | Pembangunan Pelaksanaan Indeks Syariah Dalam Pentadbiran Negara |
2011 - Present | Land, Law and Policy Reform for the Management of Squatter Settlements in Klang Valley in Malaysia |
2010 - Present | Constitution, Administration, Good Governance, Integrity and Human Rights Research Unit (CANGGIH) |
2008 - Present | Opportunities For PNB To Develop Partnership with Owners of Malay Reserve Land For Mutual Benefit |
2008 - Present | IT for Development and e-Government (ITDEG) |
2007 - Present | Property Law Research Unit (PLRU) |
- | Criminalisation of Marital Rape in Malaysia |
Award & Recognition
04 Mar, 2003 | Quality Research Award (Kulliyyah) - International Islamic University Malaysia | Kulliyyah |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2022 | Malaysian land law and procedure. Thomson Reuters Asia Sdn. Bhd. (201801016202), ISBN: 9789672723202 |
2019 | Indeks Syariah Malaysia aspek perundangan. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-779-8 |
2014 | Malaysia. Kluwer Law International , ISBN: 978-90-411-0759-6 |
2010 | Malaysian strata titles: law and procedure. Sweet & Maxwell Asia, ISBN: 9789675040481 |
2010 | Statutes on land law. Law Centre Series of Statutes, ISBN: |
2008 | Principles of Malaysian land law. LexisNexis Malaysia Sdn Bhd, ISBN: 9789679629200 |