Conferences and events play a vital role in promoting the growth and development of the takaful industry. By showcasing innovative products, services, and technologies, these events inspire industry players to embrace advancements and adapt to changing market dynamics.
MTA take a lead in organizing several conferences and events for the takaful industry with the aims;
Demonstrates the company’s commitment to thought leadership and knowledge sharing. By hosting these gatherings, MTA position Takaful industry as industry leaders and experts. This enhances the reputation, credibility, and visibility within the takaful sector, attracting potential clients, partners, and investors.
🎙️ Takaful Hi-5: Hijrah27 Edition | Special Podcast with Encik Shahrul Azlan Shariman 🎙️ Join us for an exclusive episode of Takaful Hi-5: Hijrah27 Edition, where we sit down with Encik Shahrul Azlan Shariman, the visionary CEO of Great Eastern Takaful Berhad. In this special edition, Encik Shahrul will share his visionary insights on the future of Takaful in today’s evolving landscape and gain exclusive perspectives on navigating challenges with a Hijrah27 mindset. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, engage, and be inspired by one of the industry’s leading minds. It’s more than just a session—it’s a transformative experience to fuel your personal and professional growth. Let’s embark on this Hijrah27 journey together. 🚀
With 8 strategic thrusts and 54 initiatives, Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA)’s transformation blueprint, Hijrah27, is an ambitious, and comprehensive, undertaking. In this interview with Vineeta Tan, MTA CEO, Mohd Radzuan Mohamed, goes into detail the scope, challenges and targets of Hijrah27.
Zurich Takaful Malaysia’s CEO Nur Fatihah Mustafa talks to Nessreen Tamano, IFN Editor, about why earning trust is key to scaling digital Takaful, and how the industry can drive meaningful financial inclusion.
Date : 13 February 2025
Time : 10 am
By : Mr Mohd Radzuan Mohamed, CEO, MTA
Date : 13 February 2025
Time : 1.30 pm
By : Mr Mohd Radzuan Mohamed, CEO, MTA
Takaful Hi-5: MDRT Achievers – Siti Hajark
Ms Siti Hajar, MDRT Achiever from Great Eastern Takaful Berhad
Title: Takaful Hi-5: Takaful Engagement on Social Media
Encik Mohamad Hilmi from Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad
Takaful Hi-5: Penyakit Kritikal dan Inflasi Perubatan
Dr Wawa from Great Eastern Takaful Berhad
Takaful Hi-5: Takaful Sebagai Instrumen Kewangan Anda
Ms Abir Abdul Rahim from Etiqa Family Takaful Berhad
Takaful Hi-5: Top Leaders – Encik Nazri
Encik Nazri from AIA PUBLIC Takaful Bhd
Legends of Takaful: Ezamshah Ismail
Ezamshah Ismail was one of the earliest students in the actuarial science programme of ITM (now known as UiTM). At that time there were only 4 students. He then went on to do his masters at Northeastern University (USA), which at that time was one of the top universities for Actuarial Science. After graduating from Northeastern he worked for Mercer in New York and then came to work in Mercer Kuala Lumpur. Mercer acquired Duncan C Fraser and eventually became Actuarial Partners.
Legends of Takaful: Mohamad Salihuddin Ahmad
Mohamad Salihuddin Ahmad was the CEO of the first multinational involved in Takaful in Malaysia, PruBSN. He then went on to help the largest life insurer in Malaysia at that time, Great Eastern, obtain a Takaful license and start operations. Currently he sits on the board of Syarikat Takaful Malaysia. In this interview he shares with us his experiences as well as the values that guided his management style.
Legends of Takaful: Wan Zamri Wan Ismail – Expanding Takaful Outside of Malaysia
Wan Zamri Wan Ismail has been in the insurance and takaful industry for more than 25 years. He started in takaful in Malaysia and eventually expanded his career overseas to countries such as Indonesia, Dubai, and Nigeria. He was part of the team that set up the first retakaful operator in Malaysia (ARIL).
Legends of Takaful: Mohd Tarmidzi Ahmad Nordin – Starting the 3rd Takaful Company in Malaysia
Over the next 12 months, we will sit down with legends of Takaful in Malaysia, people who truly shaped the industry, going beyond the numbers and finding out what really inspired them, their challenges and struggles as well as their insights. We truly hope that this will both help drive Takaful forward for the next 40 years as well as assist countries just starting out in Takaful.
Legends of Takaful: Dato’ Syed Moheeb Syed Kamarulzaman – The Story Behind Takaful Ikhlas
In this second episode, we have the honour of interviewing Dato’ Syed Moheeb Syed Kamarulzaman, a key figure in the setting up of Takaful Ikhlas. He shares with us his experiences and insights into the development of the composite Takaful company and the story behind Takaful Ikhlas: how the name and logo came about, as well as the expectations and unique aspects of Takaful Ikhlas. Dato’ Syed Moheeb also discusses the introduction of the Wakalah model in Malaysia and the challenges of the agency distribution channel. He then touches upon his current involvement in Takaful, the acceptance of Takaful in Malaysia, and offers valuable advice for current and future Takaful CEOs.
Legends of Takaful: Dato’ Mohd Fadzli Yusof – Starting the First Takaful Company in Malaysia
In our first episode we have the honour of interviewing Dato’ Mohd Fadzli Yusof, the founding CEO of Syarikat Takaful Malaysia. He shares with us his experiences and insights of starting the very first Takaful company in Malaysia and some interesting stories as well.
Legends of Takaful: Zainudin Ishak
Zainudin then broadened his expertise and influence during his tenure with HSBC, where he played a crucial role in the growth and development of the bank’s takaful services. His leadership and deep industry knowledge led to his appointment as chairman of the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA), where he was instrumental in promoting and advancing the takaful industry in Malaysia. Today, Zainudin is the president and CEO of Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd, continuing his impactful career in the insurance and takaful sectors. In this podcast, Zainudin shares his experiences, insights, and hopes for the future of the takaful industry.
MTA-Sustainability Webinar Series and Conference 2023 : Climate Risk Governance
Sustainability continues to gain prominence across various industries, it is imperative for industries to come together and exchange ideas, knowledge, and best practices. With this in mind, Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) is organizing a series of webinars followed by a Conference focusing on sustainability and inspiring actions within the Takaful and Insurance industry. The webinars will cover a range of topics related to sustainability including Climate Risk Management and Scenario Analysis (CRMSA), Climate Change, and Climate Risk Management.
Workshop Session with Milliman on Risk-Based Capital Framework for Insurers and Takaful Operators
Date: 15 August 2024, Thursday
Venue: Dewan Sri Melaka, Etiqa Academy
BNM’s Exposure Draft of Risk Based Capital Takaful – Family Takaful
In pursuit of the issuance of BNM’s Exposure Draft of Risk Based Capital Takaful (RBCT), Malaysia Takaful Association had invited experts from Milliman for a workshop with Family Takaful operators. This session aims to delve deeper into the key changes between RBC1 and the draft RBC2. The workshop was scheduled for 7 August 2024 at Menara AIA was attended by 62 participants from all Family Takaful and Retakaful operators.
Date : 29 May 2025
Time : 9:30 am
By : Ts Dr Nurul Muiz Murad
The Ejen360 Webinar titled “Introduction to ESG” was conducted on 29 May 2025 at 9:30 a.m. and was delivered by Ts Dr Nurul Muiz Murad. The session provided participants with a foundational understanding of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, highlighting their relevance and importance within the financial and takaful industry. The webinar also emphasised the role of agents in supporting sustainable practices and enhancing organisational responsibility in today’s evolving industry landscape.
Date : 1 Oct 2025
Time : 5.00 pm
By : Puan Zuriati Mohamed Yusoff
The Ejen360 Webinar titled “Reset and Focus: Bangkit & Finish Strong 2025” was conducted on 1 October 2025 at 5:00 p.m. and was delivered by Puan Zuriati Mohamed Yusoff. The session focused on motivating agents to realign their goals, strengthen focus, and build momentum to finish the year strong, while providing practical insights and strategies to enhance performance, resilience, and professionalism in a challenging business environment.
Ejen 360 Webinar: Hibah Dalam Konteks Perancangan Harta
On 30 October 2024, at 2:30 PM, the ESI Webinar titled “Hibah in the Context of Estate Planning” was held, featuring En. Ariffin Sabirin, the President and CEO of Wasiyyah Shoppe Berhad. During the session, En. Ariffin delved into the key aspects of hibah, explaining what was permissible and what was not, and provided valuable insights on how hibah distribution was planned within the framework of estate planning. The webinar offered participants a deeper understanding of the principles and practices surrounding hibah in Islamic inheritance.
Ejen 360 Webinar: PITA Syariah – Kunci Kejayaan dan Peluang Hebat di Dunia Takaful
MTA and Encik Syarafuddin bin Mohd Yusof from Zurich Takaful Malaysia Berhad are discussing the importance of the Shariah PITA course for Takaful agents, focusing on how it helps them understand Shariah principles in the Takaful industry. The webinar also cover the key features of the PITA course offered by P10 Solutions, including its curriculum, objectives, and benefits, to ensure agents are well-equipped to serve clients while following Shariah guidelines.