Potential development of SRI sukuk models for higher learning institutions in Malaysia based on Wakalah and Waqf

Funding for Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs) in Malaysia has become increasingly constrained as the government faces increasing costs and global economic slowdown. Central to this issue is the challenge to raise the funds needed to sustain HLIs’ operations and development. It has theref...

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Main Authors: Engku Ali, Engku Rabiah Adawiah, Syed Azman, Syed Marwan Mujahid, Mohd. Zain, Nor Razinah, Hassan, Rusni, Kassim, Salina
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spelling my.iium.irep.728592020-02-21T08:33:09Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/72859/ Potential development of SRI sukuk models for higher learning institutions in Malaysia based on Wakalah and Waqf Engku Ali, Engku Rabiah Adawiah Syed Azman, Syed Marwan Mujahid Mohd. Zain, Nor Razinah Hassan, Rusni Kassim, Salina H Social Sciences (General) HG Finance HG3368 Islamic Banking and Finance K Law (General) L Education (General) Funding for Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs) in Malaysia has become increasingly constrained as the government faces increasing costs and global economic slowdown. Central to this issue is the challenge to raise the funds needed to sustain HLIs’ operations and development. It has therefore become a necessity for HLIs to come up with innovative ways to raise funds and move towards to becoming more self-sustainable. Malaysia can possibly learn from HLIs in the UK, US, and Australia where universities have managed to obtain funds through the capital market by issuing bonds. This paper focuses on exploring alternative financing modes for HLIs through Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) sukuk and Social Impact Bonds (SIBs). The methods utilized in this study are critical review of literature, case study analyses and interview sessions with experts. This study recommends two SRI sukuk models: firstly, in the situation where the proceeds are used for income generating activities, sukuk based on wakalah is proposed; while secondly for non-income generating activities, a cash-waqf sukuk with temporary and permanent features is suggested. In term of the structure of the sukuk, the returns and repayments of both sukuk are dependent on key performance indicators (KPIs) being achieved. In both cases, it is recommended that the sukuk be issued by a consortium consisting of a number of different universities in order to lower the cost of issuance and fund management, as well as efficiently utilizing resources. It is also recommended that the sukuk is guaranteed by a third party, preferably by the government. IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (IIiBF), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). 2019-06 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/72859/1/72859%20-%20Potential%20Development%20of%20SRI%20Sukuk%20Models%20for%20Higher.pdf Engku Ali, Engku Rabiah Adawiah and Syed Azman, Syed Marwan Mujahid and Mohd. Zain, Nor Razinah and Hassan, Rusni and Kassim, Salina (2019) Potential development of SRI sukuk models for higher learning institutions in Malaysia based on Wakalah and Waqf. Journal of Islamic Finance, 8 (Special Issue). pp. 90-106. ISSN 2289-2109 E-ISSN 2289-2117 https://journals.iium.edu.my/iiibf-journal/index.php/jif/article/view/349/159
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topic H Social Sciences (General)
HG Finance
HG3368 Islamic Banking and Finance
K Law (General)
L Education (General)
spellingShingle H Social Sciences (General)
HG Finance
HG3368 Islamic Banking and Finance
K Law (General)
L Education (General)
Engku Ali, Engku Rabiah Adawiah
Syed Azman, Syed Marwan Mujahid
Mohd. Zain, Nor Razinah
Hassan, Rusni
Kassim, Salina
Potential development of SRI sukuk models for higher learning institutions in Malaysia based on Wakalah and Waqf
description Funding for Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs) in Malaysia has become increasingly constrained as the government faces increasing costs and global economic slowdown. Central to this issue is the challenge to raise the funds needed to sustain HLIs’ operations and development. It has therefore become a necessity for HLIs to come up with innovative ways to raise funds and move towards to becoming more self-sustainable. Malaysia can possibly learn from HLIs in the UK, US, and Australia where universities have managed to obtain funds through the capital market by issuing bonds. This paper focuses on exploring alternative financing modes for HLIs through Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) sukuk and Social Impact Bonds (SIBs). The methods utilized in this study are critical review of literature, case study analyses and interview sessions with experts. This study recommends two SRI sukuk models: firstly, in the situation where the proceeds are used for income generating activities, sukuk based on wakalah is proposed; while secondly for non-income generating activities, a cash-waqf sukuk with temporary and permanent features is suggested. In term of the structure of the sukuk, the returns and repayments of both sukuk are dependent on key performance indicators (KPIs) being achieved. In both cases, it is recommended that the sukuk be issued by a consortium consisting of a number of different universities in order to lower the cost of issuance and fund management, as well as efficiently utilizing resources. It is also recommended that the sukuk is guaranteed by a third party, preferably by the government.
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author Engku Ali, Engku Rabiah Adawiah
Syed Azman, Syed Marwan Mujahid
Mohd. Zain, Nor Razinah
Hassan, Rusni
Kassim, Salina
author_facet Engku Ali, Engku Rabiah Adawiah
Syed Azman, Syed Marwan Mujahid
Mohd. Zain, Nor Razinah
Hassan, Rusni
Kassim, Salina
author_sort Engku Ali, Engku Rabiah Adawiah
title Potential development of SRI sukuk models for higher learning institutions in Malaysia based on Wakalah and Waqf
title_short Potential development of SRI sukuk models for higher learning institutions in Malaysia based on Wakalah and Waqf
title_full Potential development of SRI sukuk models for higher learning institutions in Malaysia based on Wakalah and Waqf
title_fullStr Potential development of SRI sukuk models for higher learning institutions in Malaysia based on Wakalah and Waqf
title_full_unstemmed Potential development of SRI sukuk models for higher learning institutions in Malaysia based on Wakalah and Waqf
title_sort potential development of sri sukuk models for higher learning institutions in malaysia based on wakalah and waqf
publisher IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (IIiBF), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
publishDate 2019
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/72859/1/72859%20-%20Potential%20Development%20of%20SRI%20Sukuk%20Models%20for%20Higher.pdf
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