Mohd Kamal Hassan
Malaysian academic (1942–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Kamal Haasan.
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Hassan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Mohd Kamal.
Mohd. Kamal bin Hassan, PSM (26 October 1942 – 23 February 2023) was a Malaysian academic and Islamic scholar, specializing in contemporary Islamic thought, particularly pertaining to the Southeast Asia region. He was the Rector of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) from 1998[1] to 2006.
Quick Facts 3rd Rector of the International Islamic University Malaysia, Chancellor ...
Mohd Kamal Hassan PSM JSM | |
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3rd Rector of the International Islamic University Malaysia | |
In office 5 April 1998 – 31 May 2006 | |
Chancellor | Sultan Ahmad Shah |
Preceded by | Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman |
Succeeded by | Syed Arabi Idid |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-10-26)26 October 1942 Pasir Mas, Kelantan, Japanese-occupied Malaya |
Died | 23 February 2023(2023-02-23) (aged 80) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Alma mater | University of Malaya Columbia University |
Occupation | Researcher |
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