Dr. Hylmun IzharSenior Economist,
Islamic Research & Training Institute, Islamic Development Bank Group
- WHAT WAS YOUR EARLIEST AMBITION?
I recall when I was kid, I dreamt of becoming a policeman.
- WHAT DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST?
Spending quality time with my family.
- WHY ARE YOU INTO ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE?
I owe this to Adiwarman Karim, a pioneer and champion of Islamic finance in Indonesia who introduced me to the ‘universe’ of Islamic economics and finance in the first year of my bachelor degree and has consistently instilled in me a great passion of Islamic economics and finance, even now.
- WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
Watching movies, sports, and reading history books.
- WHICH MOVIE IS YOUR ALL-TIME FAVOURITE? [IF YOU WATCH MOVIES]
Definitely Shawshank Redemption and Karate Kid 1 & 2.
- WHO HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST MENTOR?
Without any doubt, my late mum and dad have substantially shaped my worldview. And subsequently I was blessed to have a range of mentors from whom I, still now, seek advice, guidance and inspirations; they are, Prof. Mehmet Asutay, Adiwarman Karim, Sheikh Ahmad Nuryadi, Prof. Azmi Omar and Prof. Seif Tageldin.
- WHERE ARE YOU THE HAPPIEST?
Socialising with people who have positive energy, are full of ideas and willing to execute them.
- IF YOUR 15 YEARS OLD SEES YOU TODAY WHAT WOULD HE SAY?
Not bad at all dude…you are blessed.
- IN A FEW SENTENCES DESCRIBE YOUR 65 YEARS OLD.
I hope to stay healthy, content and productive.
- ANY DISAPPOINTMENT IN LIFE?
Well…whatever the nature of events in our life, I am a firm believer that we all have been shaped by the past that would eventually create our own landscape in the future.
ISFIRE PERSONALITIES:
