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Breast fillers on the rise: a silent epidemic of unregulated aesthetic trend
No full textThe use of breast fillers for aesthetic enhancement is gaining popularity over the past decade, driven by social media influence, accessibility, and the perception of minimal invasiveness. However, unlike approved breast implants, many injectable breast fillers remain unregulated and often administered by unqualified personnel in non-medical settings. This growing trend is accompanied by a striking lack of public awareness regarding its potential complications. Reported complications range from localized inflammatory reactions, granuloma formation, chronic pain, and infection to devastating sequelae such as tissue necrosis, migration of filler material, breast deformity, and systemic embolic phenomena. Breast fillers also cause profound difficulties to routine breast cancer surveillance and diagnosis. These complications often results in substantial physical, psychological and socioeconomic burden to affected individuals. This article highlights the emerging public health concerns surrounding the use of unregulated breast fillers, emphasizing the gap between increasing popularity and insufficient patient education on safety and long-term consequences. Thus, greater regulatory enforcement, improved public awareness, and multidisciplinary collaboration between clinicians, radiologists, and policymakers are urgently needed to curb these unsafe practices, in order to safeguard patient welfare in the era of rapidly expanding aesthetic medicine
Higher education in the light of Tawhidic epistemology: Islamic obligation in the pursuit of academic knowledge
Full text linkWhen a student learns a subject to promote good causes, protect human rights and the environment, or prevent harms and injustices, their pursuit of knowledge becomes an act of worship. If a student gains skills in language and literature to challenge epistemic wrongs, their field of studies becomes Islamic and connected with the divine
From IIUM to the world: a call for justice and peace in Palestine
No full textOn October 10, 2025, the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) created history by organizing a historic peace march for Gaza—the first of its kind within its campus. IIUM is proud to declare that it is the first university in Malaysia to hold such an event, in recognition of the great determination and resilience demonstrated to the world by the oppressed and downtrodden people of Palestine.
The three-kilometre walk was joined by academicians, students, and administrative staff of the university. Academic Staff Association (ASA), IIUM, as the organizer of the event, gave the honour to two Palestinian academics from AHAS KIRKHS and a postgraduate student from Kulliyyah of Education (KOED) to share their thoughts on the latest developments in Gaza.
Along the walking trail around the campus, participants chanted slogans not only to express solidarity with the heroic people of Gaza but also to condemn the genocide carried out by the IDF (Israeli Defence Forces).
Last week’s event was more elaborate than the weekly rallies held after Jum’ah prayers in front of the grand Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (SHAS) Mosque on campus. Events such as the peace walk and the condemnation of genocide are organized to educate and mobilize students to love world peace and the coexistence of human societies wherever they are in this world
Internal auditing and temporally organized practice of risk management: a field study of a public sector organization in Malaysia
Full text linkThe study considers the role of an internal audit department (IAD) in developing risk management practices in a Malaysian public sector organization (hereinafter referred to as AbC) through a theorization of institutional work and “knowledgeable supervision.” On the basis of an intensive field study of little more than a year, data were collected through interviews, archival documents, shadowing internal auditors, and observations of meetings. In this study, we show that the involvement of internal auditors in risk management activities is shaped by the ways in which they enact, construct, and manage temporality within which they operate and make sense of their activities. The internal auditors enacted and constructed timing norms of risk management through various types of institutional works and changed their role from critical friend to third line of defense as an intelligible response to shared temporal understanding in the organization. In addition, we show the importance of risk communication in strengthening the network of knowledgeable supervision of risk management and highlight challenges faced by internal auditing in fostering public value within their organizational activitie
Issues and challenges in implementing the wakalah-waqf model in Malaysian takaful business
No full textThe wakalah-waqf model has been implemented in takaful business operations to address several Shariah issues emerging from the lack of a legal entity for the takaful fund (risk fund) under both mudarabah and wakalah models. The two models do not specify the owners of the contributions to the takaful fund, and the fund does not belong to takaful operators or takaful participants as takaful participants have paid the takaful contributions as donations (tabarru’). Certain researchers embrace the perspective that the takaful fund is the owner of all contributions, profits generated from investments, and surplus in the fund after deducting claims and expenditures. Accordingly, the fund should be developed as a waqf fund with a legal entity. The current study seeks to examine the appropriateness of the wakalah-waqf model for takaful business operations by appraising compliance with Shariah principles and discussing several issues and challenges in implementing the takaful model in Malaysia with potential solutions. This study is academic legal research encompassing doctrinal analysis and a comprehensive review of primary and secondary data from relevant statutes, Islamic legal texts, takaful documents, waqf deeds, academic journals, and publications. The results demonstrated establishing a takaful fund based on waqf could address several Shariah issues due to the implementation of the other operational models despite certain limitations to be resolved via separate approaches or modifications for further improvements
Can global bioethics benefit from Islamic jurisprudential principles?
Full text linkContemporary bioethical debates in the West are often polarized between secular liberal and conservative Christian perspectives, leaving limited space for cultural viewpoints rooted in non-Western traditions such as those of Hinduism, Confucianism, Islam and various African value systems. Secular liberalism's emphasis on individual autonomy often clashes with the communitarian and family-centred ethics prevalent in many Asian and African societies (i.e., the Global South). Meanwhile, certain conservative Christian positions, such as blanket opposition to embryo-based stem cell research or abortion even in cases of rape, are increasingly being challenged, including within Western contexts, for their perceived inflexibility and impracticality. Historical trends suggest that rigid ideological frameworks may lose relevance over time, underscoring the need for a more inclusive and pragmatic model of global bioethics. This article examines the potential contribution of fiqh, the science of interpreting Islamic revealed texts, and Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah (the higher objectives of Islamic law) to the discourse of global bioethics. It explores the intersection of Universalism and Realism in Islamic thought and discusses how Sharīʿah conceptualizes human life and the strategies for its protection, particularly through the principle of the Preservation of Life (ḥifẓ al-nafs) as a central objective. Furthermore, it analyses the role of maṣlaḥah (public interest), the function of Islamic legal maxims as a roadmap to achieving ethical goals, and the centrality of family and community in Islamic ethics. These themes are considered in contrast to the individualistic values predominant in Western bioethical frameworks
Revitalizing abandoned coastal ponds in Indonesia: a waqf-based permaculture solution for sustainable aquaculture
No full textThis research proposes a sustainable model for revitalizing abandoned coastal ponds in Indonesia by integrating waqf and permaculture water design. Conventional industrial practices in coastal pond management, characterized by using artificial chemicals, have led to significant environmental degradation, contradicting Islamic principles. The study suggests utilizing cash waqf to fund permaculture pond — a method that collaborates with nature, avoiding artificial inputs and promoting ecological balance. By aligning with Islamic teachings on environmental stewardship, this model aims to restore land quality and productivity while benefiting coastal communities. Employing a qualitative methodology, the research utilizes secondary data from a range of sources to analyze the potential of this approach. The findings advocate for a waqf-based management system that ensures environmental sustainability and adheres to Islamic values, offering a viable alternative to harmful conventional practices
Pediatric vision development: a review of influencing factors and emerging insights
Full text linkVision development in pediatric populations is a multifaceted process influenced by biological, environmental, and experiential factors, forming the foundation for cognitive, social, and motor skills essential for lifelong learning and well-being. This narrative review explores the stages of pediatric vision development, emphasizing critical milestones such as visual acuity, depth perception, and color vision. Prenatal and neonatal factors, including maternal health, genetic predispositions, and early sensory exposure, play pivotal roles in shaping initial visual capabilities. During infancy and early childhood, visual abilities evolve through experiences that refine perceptual processing, enabling children to interact effectively with their environment. Environmental influences, such as nutrition, sunlight exposure, and socioeconomic status, further modulate vision development, while emerging challenges like excessive screen time are linked to rising myopia prevalence and digital eye strain. Common pediatric vision disorders, including amblyopia, refractive errors, and strabismus, are examined, highlighting the importance of early detection and intervention to prevent developmental delays and academic difficulties. Untreated vision impairments can lead to broader consequences, including mental health challenges, underscoring the need for systematic vision screening and parental education. Collaborative efforts involving healthcare providers, educators, and policymakers are essential to optimize visual outcomes. This review identifies gaps in current research and proposes future directions, including multidisciplinary studies, standardized screening tools, and guidelines for digital media use, aiming to enhance pediatric vision health and promote lifelong success for children
