List of International Islamic University Malaysia alumni

International Islamic University Malaysia is a public university in Malaysia. The following is a list of notable alumni.

A

• Adnan Yaakob, Menteri Besar of Pahang, Malaysia (1999–2018) and Pelangai MLA (1986–2022)
• Ahmad Fakhruddin Fakhrurazi, Kuala Kedah MP (since 2022)
• Ahmed Zahir Ali, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Maldives (2018–2023)
• Armizan Mohd Ali, Minister of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living, Malaysia (since 2023) and Papar MP (since 2022)
• Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, MARA Chairman (since 2023), UMNO Youth Chief (2018–2023) and Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Islamic Affairs), Malaysia (2015–2018)

F

• Fadhlina Sidek, Minister of Education, Malaysia (since 2022) and Nibong Tebal MP (since 2022)
• Fong Po Kuan, Batu Gajah MP, Malaysia (1999–2013)

H

• Halim Rane, Australian Muslim scholar
• Husnu Al Suood, Attorney General of the Maldives (2009–2010) and Justice of the Supreme Court of the Maldives (2019–2025)

I

• , CEO of and former News Anchor with Astro Awani
• Irmohizam Ibrahim, Board of Director Member, World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) (since 2020) and Kuala Selangor MP (2013–2018)
• Ismail Omar, 9th Inspector-General of Police, Malaysia (2010–2013)

J

• Jafry Ariffin, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment of Sabah (2020–2023, since 2025) and Sukau MLA (since 2020)
• Jufitri Joha, Senator (since 2025)

K

• Khairin Nisa Ismail, Member of the Johor State Executive Council and Serom MLA (since 2022)
• Khalid Abu Bakar, 10th Inspector-General of Police, Malaysia (2013–2017) and Chairman of Prasarana Malaysia (2017–2018)
• Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, Political Secretary to the Finance Minister of Malaysia (since 2023)
• Sano Koutoub Moustapha, Minister in the President's Office, Guinea

M

• , Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Malaysia and Senator (since 2025)
• Mohamad Abdul Hamid, Deputy Chief Minister of Penang I, Malaysia (since 2023) and Batu Maung MLA (since 2023)
• Mohamad Alamin, Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (since 2025), Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (2022–2025), and Kimanis MP (since 2020)
• Mohamed Fadzli Hassan, Deputy Menteri Besar of Kelantan, Malaysia (since 2023) and Temangan MLA (since 2008)
• Mohamed Jameel Ahmed, Vice President of the Maldives (2013–2015)
• Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Maldives (since 2023)
• Mohammad Tashim, Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs, Brunei (since 2022)
• Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin, Professor of Islamic studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia and Mufti of Perlis, Malaysia (2006–2008, since 2015)
• Mohd Khalid Ismail, 15th Inspector-General of Police, Malaysia (since 2025)
• Mohd Na'im Mokhtar, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Malaysia (2022–2025) and Senator (since 2022), 4th Chief Judge of the Syariah Court (2019–2022)
• Mohamed Hanipa Maidin, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Legal Affairs), Malaysia (2018–2020) and Sepang MP (2013–2022)
• Muhammad Faiz Fadzil, LKIM Chairman (since 2023) and Permatang Pasir MLA (2018–2023)
• Muhammad Ibrahim, 8th Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia (2016–2018)
• Mumtaz Md Nawi, Tumpat MP (since 2022), Member of the Kelantan State Executive Council and Demit MLA (2013–2023)

N

• Norarfan Zainal, Rector of Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University since 2014
• Norhasmimi Abdul Ghani, Senator (since 2025)
• Nuridah Mohd Salleh, Senator (2018–2022)

O

• Omar Suleiman, American Muslim scholar

R

• Reezal Merican Naina Merican, MP for Kepala Batas (since 2013) and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (2013–2018)
• Reezal Merican Naina Merican, 9th MATRADE Chairman (since 2023), Bertam MLA (since 2023), Minister of Housing and Local Government (2021–2022) and Kepala Batas MP (2013–2022)
• Rosnah Shirlin, Deputy Minister of Works (2013–2018) and Papar MP (2004–2018)

S

• Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin, Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister of Malaysia (2022–2025), Deputy Minister of Primary Industries (2018–2020) and Hang Tuah Jaya MP (2018–2022)
• Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, Minister of Youth and Sports (2018–2020) and Muar MP (since 2018)

T

• Tengku Amalin A'ishah Putri, Princess of Kelantan and member of the House of Bolkiah by marriage

W

• Wan Badariah Wan Saad, Member of the Perlis State Executive Council and Mata Ayer MLA (2022–2025)
• Wong Kah Woh, Deputy Minister of Education, Malaysia (since 2023), Taiping MP (since 2022) and Ipoh Timor MP (2018–2022)

Y

• Yasir Nadeem al Wajidi, Chicago-based Islamic scholar and founder of Darul Uloom Online

Z

• Zambry Abdul Kadir, Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia (since 2023), Senator (since 2022), Menteri Besar of Perak (2009–2018), and Pangkor MLA (2004–2022)
• Zulkifli Hasan, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Malaysia (since 2025) and Senator (since 2023)

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