Syed Azman humbled, Ruzita champions PwD inclusion after receiving Maulidur Rasul awards
SERDANG: Weststar Group founder and managing director Tan Sri Dr Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim said he initially felt unqualified to receive the national-level Maulidur Rasul Tokoh Perdana award as he was not a religious scholar.
Seremban: Tan Sri Dr Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim, founder and CEO of Weststar Group, expressed surprise and self-doubt when informed he had been selected for the prestigious Maulidur Rasul Tokoh Perdana award. Despite his initial disbelief, he accepted the honor, acknowledging the government and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) for the recognition.
Professor Dr Ruzita Mohd Amin, an International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) professor, received the Tokoh Wanita Madani award. She emphasized that the recognition was not only for her but also symbolized the need to revive Prophet Muhammad's compassion towards people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. Ruzita highlighted that people with disabilities were often marginalized in society and called for greater inclusion in various aspects of life, including religious activities and employment opportunities.
She urged mosques to become more accessible to people with disabilities and urged employers to provide greater support for the community. Ruzita stressed that the award should inspire Malaysians to translate the Prophet's teachings of compassion, respect, and dignity into everyday life.
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