Deputy director-general of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Ikim) Prof Dr Zaleha Kamaruddin has been appointed rector of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) from today.

IIUM in a statement today said Prof Zaleha was appointed to succeed Prof Syed Arabi Idid whose term as rector expired on June 1.

Zaleha, a PhD (Law) holder from University of London, was also dean of Ahmad Ibrahim Law Kulliyyah (Faculty) at IIUM, said the statement.

“She was on loan at Ikim for two years from Aug 2, 2009 to Aug 1, 2010, replacing Nik Mustapha Nik Hassan who was appointed director-general of Ikim.

“Zaleha began her career as assistant lecturer at Law Kulliyyah IIUM in 1985 and subsequently appointed lecturer at the same Kulliyyah in 1988.”
   
She also held the post of deputy dean of the Student Affairs Division and deputy dean of the Research Centre at IIUM.

Born in Raub, Pahang, Zaleha wrote many books, articles, research on law and provides consultancy services to ministries, departments and non-governmental  organisations (NGOs).

In March 2009, she received the ‘Tokoh Pendakwah Negeri Selangor’ award from the Selangor state government.

- Bernama