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Code/ISBN:    978-967-251-667-5
Penerbit: Awqaf Holdings Berhad dan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Penulis: Prof. Rokiah Talib
Tahun Terbitan: 2022
Muka Surat: 376
Format: Hardcover
Berat (kg): 0.315
Dimensi (cm): 22.6cm x 15.1cm x 1.2cm

This book highlights thé journey of Muhammad Ali Hashim (Tan Sri) as the CEO of Johor State Corporation (JCorp) which he inherited from Basir Ismail (Tan Sri). Ali was the CEO of JCorp.for 28 years, doing business the Islamic way instead of the purely Western capitalist business model, which he discovered through his observations and reading, mainly benefitted the top bracket of the economic pyramid. His worst fear came true during the Asian Economic Meltdown in late 90s when JCorp lost billions. Post the regional economic disaster, Ali not only instituted more Islamic measures in the operation of JCorp but began his rallying cry of Business Jihad – not the senseless killing of people – instead by giving your all in doing business. It is in this context that he made the shift in business paradigm. By that, Ali means business to “help the ummah and nation” and not for self glorification. Therefore, his mission in JCorp and its activities was always about the people, their well-being and their welfare, not only here on earth, but also hereafter. Later, he turned to waqf, a form of Islamic business entity with the launching of Waqaf AnNur Corporation in year 2000. While most GLCs create wealthy individuals, JCorp under Ali created wealthy Malay/Muslim businessmen but not among his officers. Neither was there a provision of MBO by the top officers. While the country is beleaguered by corrupt practices, there was not a case of corruption within JCorp during his tenure. Business at JCorp during his tenure as the CEO had a higher cause, to help the Malays/Muslims in Malaysia especially, to improve their lives through business. Ali did not just pontificate about “doing business the Islamic way.” He actually brought in some well-known Islamic scholars to give lectures that in Islam, your income has to be halalan toiyiban. When he stepped down in July 2010, he left behind a state corporation with 260 companies spread across Asia as well as Europe. JCorp made its trademark in all ASEAN countries as well as Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.