(1881)PERCEPTION OF SHARIAH GOVERNANCE EDUCATION –EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM MALAYSIA

摘要

In this century, the petro dollar plays a vital role which enriches some countries most of which followthe Islamic principles. Shariah accounting and Shariah governance are thus given prime importance inall Islamic countries. ‘Shariah’ is a word that describes the activities within the bounds of Islam. Islamicfinance industries and other industries which follow Shariah compliance are coming to the mainstreaminstead of niche sectors. Proponents of Shariah compliance are urging corporates to provideappropriate information to stakeholders on the extent of Shariah compliance. Malaysia being one ofthe proponents of Shariah, one of their goals of ‘Vision 2020’ is to become the hub for Islamic finance.Along the way the vigor instilled can be witnessed as 85% of the companies listed in Malaysian stockExchange (Bursa Malaysia) are Shariah compliant. While efforts are being made to achieve this goal,it is felt that education could play a value added role. Most Universities are beginning to offer courseson Islamic finance. This research attempts to identify the extent to which inclusion of Shariahgovernance along- side other Islamic and other non-Islamic studies would nurture the futuregeneration and thus benefit the economy. Perceptions of the instructors, students and shariahregulators, selected randomly, reveal some interesting facts about education on Shariah governance.