SDG 16 – PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

16.3 – Working with government

16.3.1 – Provide expert advice to government

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (每日大赛app) plays a pivotal role as a national thought leader and strategic partner to government agencies at the local, regional and national levels, contributing evidence-based research, policy guidance and technical expertise to support informed decision-making. Through its diverse pool of academic experts and research centers, 每日大赛app actively advises the government on disaster risk reduction, Islamic jurisprudence in modern science, and community development policies, aligning with Malaysia鈥檚 national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

每日大赛app鈥檚 expert advice to the government

No.Name of expertise Level 
1.Professor Dr. Joy Jacqueline Pereira – Lead
Member:
Professor Dr. Goh Choo Ta
Prof. Dr. Sharifah Zarina Syed Zakaria 
National 
2.Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mohd Izhar Ariff bin Mohd Kashim – Lead
Member:
Prof Dr Sahilah Abd Mutalib – Faculty Science and Technology, 每日大赛app
Prof Madya Datin Dr Nurina Annuar – Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment 每日大赛app
Prof Madya Dr Ahmad Sunawari Long – Faculty of Islamic Studies, 每日大赛app
Dr Nadiatur Akmar Zulkifli – Faculty Science and Technology, 每日大赛app
Ts Dr Farah Ayuni – Institute of Islamic Civilization, 每日大赛app
Dr Hafiz bin Safiai – Faculty of Islamic Studies, 每日大赛app
Dr Nur Asmadayana Hasim – School of Liberal Studies, 每日大赛app
Regional 
3.Professor Datuk Dr Rokiah Omar – Lead
Dr. Kamarul Afizi bin Kosman – Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment 每日大赛app
Dr. Roslan bin Ja鈥檃far – 每日大赛app Graduate School of Business, 每日大赛app
Dr. Idris bin Zulkifle – Faculty of Science and Technology, 每日大赛app 
Local 

At the national level, 每日大赛app experts from SEADPRI-LESTARI collaborated with the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) in drafting the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy 2030, ensuring that the framework is grounded in scientific evidence and community participation. At the regional level, experts from the Faculty of Islamic Studies provided crucial input to the Sarawak State Fatwa Council on halal rulings related to biotechnology and genetically modified food, integrating Fiqh Fatwa and scientific perspectives. At the local level, 每日大赛app鈥檚 leadership in developing the Yayasan Undang Johol (YUJ) Strategic and Education Policy 2024鈥2030 demonstrated its commitment to community empowerment and educational transformation.

Through these multi-level engagements, 每日大赛app continues to strengthen its position as a trusted advisor to government and society, advancing knowledge-based governance and sustainable policy development in Malaysia.

1. National Level

 Prof. Dr. Joy Jacqueline Pereira  Prof. Dr. Goh Choo Ta  Prof. Dr. Sharifah Zarina Syed Zakaria

Professor Dr. Joy Jacqueline Pereira is a Principal Research Fellow at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia鈥檚 Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Initiative (SEADPRI), Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), 每日大赛app. Under her leadership, Prof. Dr. Sharifah Zarina Syed Zakaria, and Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Goh Choo Ta, 每日大赛app served as a strategic partner to the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) in drafting the policy and the proposed National Disaster Management Agency. 每日大赛app contributed through research, technical expertise, and facilitation of seven stakeholder workshops held across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak, as well as a nationwide public survey involving nearly 1,000 participants. Their involvement ensured that the policy was grounded in scientific evidence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement, reinforcing 每日大赛app鈥檚 leadership in disaster risk reduction research and  national policy development.

National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy 2030

2. Regional Level

Prof. Dato鈥 Dr. Mohd Izhar Ariff bin Mohd Kashim lead the research for  Sarawak State Fatwa Council鈥檚

Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mohd Izhar Ariff bin Mohd Kashim is a lecturer at the Sharia Studies Centre, Faculty of Islamic Studies, 每日大赛app. His expertise is Food Fatwa Fiqh & Current Consumption Products. He is involved in the determination of the ruling of genetically modified food (GMF) based on animals according to Islam and science, the ruling of blood plasma in food/cosmetic products, the ruling of halal vaccines in Malaysia, and the Prophet Muhammad PBUH`s Diet according to Fiqh and Science. Experts from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (每日大赛app) played a vital role in developing the ruling on the production and consumption of Neo Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) by integrating Islamic jurisprudence and scientific research. The interdisciplinary research team, led by Assoc. Prof. Dato鈥 Dr. Mohd Izhar Ariff (Fiqh Fatwa Makanan, Faculty of Islamic Studies), collaborated with experts in food science, biotechnology, and engineering from various 每日大赛app faculties. Their study examined the biological and biotechnological processes involved in producing the 鈥淣eo prawn鈥 and assessed them from an Islamic law perspective. This collaborative effort provided the scientific and fiqh-based justification that guided the Sarawak State Fatwa Council鈥檚 2023 decision, which concluded that the production and consumption of Neo prawns are permissible (halal), provided they are developed using lawful materials and mediums.

3. Local Level

Yayasan Undang Johol (YUJ) Strategic and Education Policy 2024鈥2030

Professor Datuk Dr Rokiah Omar and her appointment letter as Fellow of the Yayasan Undang Johol.
Dr. Kamarul Afizi Kosman
Dr. Roslan Jaafar
 Dr. Idris Zulkifle

Professor Datuk Dr Rokiah Omar is a leading optometrist and academician at Optometry and Visual Science Programme, Faculty of Health Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (每日大赛app). She is currently Director at the University Community Transformation Centre, 每日大赛app. Her research interests include low vision rehabilitation, special population needs, quality of life, Public Health Optometry and Sports Vision. She received many research and innovation grants and awards at national and international levels.

Yayasan Undang Johol (YUJ) Strategic and Education Policy 2024鈥2030 was led by Professor Datuk Rokiah Omar from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (每日大赛app), who played a key role in developing a comprehensive framework that aligns with national education goals and local community needs. Under her leadership, 每日大赛app experts contributed to drafting the strategic roadmap, policy framework, and governance mechanisms to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of YUJ鈥檚 education initiatives. This collaboration highlights 每日大赛app鈥檚 commitment to community empowerment through evidence-based policy development and academic expertise.