Yayasan

Our Team

OUR TEAM

Founders

Tun Raus Sharif

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin

Board of Advisors

Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat

Tan Sri Datuk Zainun binti Ali

Tan Sri Zarinah binti Anwar

Dato’ Alizatul Khair binti Osman Khairuddin

Tan Sri Datuk Nallini Pathmanathan

Board of Trustees

Tan Sri Shahrizat binti Abdul Jalil

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees

YA Dato' Edwin Paramjothy a/l Michael Muniandy

Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Trustees

Khairul Anwar Hairudin

Trustee

Chief Executive Officer

Nur Irdina Jailani

Senior Fellows

Haiza Mariena Mat Ramli

Suhana binti Zam

Fellowship

Continuing Legal Education

Student Fellows

Afiq Rahimi Rosdan

Elvis Damien Davidson Lawrence Junior

Francis Teoh Dun Yong

Nishooldran A/L Ravindran

Nur Aziatul Ifa Mohd Fadzly

Foo Kai Cheong

Nitrisha a/p Jeyandran

Ng Yao Yang

Foo Kai Cheong

Nitrisha a/p Jeyandran

Ng Yao Yang

Sukesh a/l Nanthe Kumar

Sreelekkha a/p Arokiasamy Rajkumar

Teng Zhi Ning

Sreelekkha a/p Arokiasamy Rajkumar

Teng Zhi Ning

Community Development

Student Fellows

Adrean Lau Kah Yew

Dhaman Surein A/L Vinod Anand

Leong Sen Suen

Muhd Afiq Adam Mohd Zamzuri

Aniq Nazran Ahmad Ridzuan

Aniq Nazran Ahmad Ridzuan

Ariana Carmel

Christopher In Zhou Han

Lim Li Wen

Muhammad Harris Iskandar

Muhammad Harris Iskandar

Teh Yong Qi

Yashwinie Dhanaraj

Dania Aisya Khairul Annuar

Publicity and Social Media

Student Fellows

Nur Atiqah Mohd Hafiz

Izzati Syahirah Zainudin

Zayani Hazierah Binti Hisam

Siti Nurazmyrah Alyssa Binti S.Ahmad Zubaida

Tun Raus Sharif

Tun Md Raus Sharif was born on 4 February 1951 in Kampung Bukit, Astana Raja, Rembau, Negeri Sembilan. He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Malaya in 1976 and later obtained his Master of Laws (LL.M) from the London School of Economics in 1987.

He began his career in the Judicial and Legal Service in 1976, serving in various capacities, including Magistrate, President of the Sessions Court, and Deputy Public Prosecutor. He also held advisory roles at the Ministries of International Trade, Defence, and Home Affairs, and served as State Legal Advisor for Malacca and Kelantan. His final posting was as Treasury Solicitor with the Ministry of Finance.

In 1996, Tun Raus was appointed as a Judicial Commissioner of the High Court of Malaya. He rose steadily through the judiciary, becoming Judge of the Court of Appeal and Federal Court, before being appointed the 14th Chief Justice of Malaysia in 2017.

As Managing Judge of the Commercial Division of the Kuala Lumpur High Court, Tun Raus pioneered the establishment of the New Commercial Court (NCC). The NCC provided a lasting solution to the backlog of commercial cases, ensuring that new cases were resolved within nine months. Its success paved the way for other specialised courts, marking a significant step in judicial reform.

On the international stage, Tun Raus served as President of the Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions, and actively contributed as a member of the Council of ASEAN Chief Justices (CACJ).

Today, as co-founder of the Yayasan, Tun Raus channels his lifelong commitment to justice into initiatives that advance education, legal awareness, and community development.

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin has had a long and distinguished career in the Malaysian judiciary. He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from University College, University of London, in 1976, and later obtained his Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the same institution in 1983.

He began his career in 1976 as Deputy Public Prosecutor in the Attorney General’s Chambers, later serving as Deputy Public Prosecutor of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department. He went on to hold key positions, including Federal Counsel in the Income Tax Department and Legal Advisor to the Ministries of Trade and Industry, as well as Housing and Local Government. Over the years, he also served as Senior Federal Counsel of Sarawak, State Legal Advisor of Johor and Selangor, and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Prime Minister’s Department.

In November 1994, Tan Sri Zulkefli was appointed Judicial Commissioner of the High Court in Perak. He later served as Judge of the High Courts in Perak, Selangor, and Kuala Lumpur. His elevation to the Court of Appeal came in June 2005, and in 2007, he was appointed a Federal Court Judge. In 2011, he became Chief Judge of the High Court of Malaya, the third-highest judicial office in Malaysia, and in 2017, he was appointed President of the Court of Appeal, the nation’s second-highest judicial office, serving until his retirement in 2018.

Following retirement, he was admitted as Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2021. Today, he serves as a Judge of the Syariah Court of Appeal in Perak, and as an Arbitrator and Mediator with the Asian International Arbitration Centre. Deeply committed to mentoring young lawyers, Tan Sri Zulkefli continues to share his knowledge and experience with the next generation of legal professionals.

Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat

Her Excellency Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Malaya in 1982.2

Upon joining the Judicial and Legal Service in 1986, her early trajectory encompassed positions in the civil service including as Magistrate, Sessions Court Judge, Special Officer to the Chief Justice, and Chief Registrar of the Federal Court. She ascended through the superior courts with her appointment as a High Court Judicial Commissioner in 2006, before becoming a full High Court Judge in 2007. She was elevated to the Court of Appeal in 2013 and the Federal Court in 2018, and was appointed Chief Justice in May 2019 and marked history as Malaysia’s first female Chief Justice. She was appointed as an Honorary (Overseas) Bencher of The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple in June 2022, and as president of the ASEAN Law Association in October 2023.

Additionally, in November 2025, she was appointed as the inaugural holder of The Tuanku Muhriz Royal Chair in Integrity and Good Governance at the Faculty of Law, UKM, and shortly after, she was named an Honorary Degree Recipient at the University of Malaya 65th Convocation Ceremony in December 2025.

Tan Sri Datuk Zainun binti Ali

Tan Sri Datuk Zainun Ali graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Universiti Malaya in 1976 and a Master of Laws from the University of Cambridge in 1985.

After serving early on as a Legal Officer and Magistrate, she was appointed as a High Court Judge in 1998, a Court of Appeal Judge in 2006, and ultimately served as a Federal Court Judge from 2012 until her retirement from the judiciary in October 2018. She serves as the Chairman of Malaysia Airports Berhad and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Malaya, and a Director at Permodalan Nasional Berhad. At the international level, she is a member of the UN Global Judicial Integrity Network Advisory Board, and Advisory Tribunal of the Islamic Development Bank of Jeddah, a registered Arbitrator at theAsian International Arbitration Center, Director of Allianz Malaysia Berhad, and Consultant of Zain & Co.

Tan Sri Zarinah binti Anwar

Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Zarinah Anwar graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Universiti Malaya in 1976, she began her career as a Magistrate before spending over two decades at Shell Malaysia.

Her exemplary leadership culminated in her appointment as the Chairman of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), until her retirement in 2012. She continued to lend her expertise to top-tier organizations, including Petronas, Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), and Malaysia Debt Ventures (MDV). She also serves as the Chairman of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM).

In the academic sphere, she serves as the Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and made history as the first female Chairman of Universiti Malaya’s Board of Directors. A staunch advocate for gender diversity, she is the founding chair of the 30% Club Malaysia, championing female representation in corporate leadership. Recognized globally as a Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, she remains a powerful inspiration for inclusive leadership.

Dato’ Alizatul Khair binti Osman Khairuddin

Dato’ Alizatul Khair Osman Khairuddin legal education began with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Malaya in 1976, followed by a Master of Laws from the London School of Economics, United Kingdom, in 1982.

Prior to joining the bench, she served in several pivotal capacities in the civil service, including as the Legal Advisor to the Ministry of Education and the Deputy Head of the Civil Division at the Attorney General’s Chambers. In 1995, she took on the crucial role as the State Legal Advisor of Penang. Her ascent within the judiciary began with her appointment as a Judicial Commissioner at the Shah Alam High Court in 2003, and she was then elevated to a full High Court Judge in 2004. Then, she was appointed to the Court of Appeal in 2011. She reached the apex of the Malaysian judiciary in 2017 when she was elevated to serve as a Federal Court Judge until her retirement in 2019. Continuing her dedicated public service post-retirement, she was appointed as a Commissioner of the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) in November 2020, and was subsequently appointed to the Board of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) in August 2023.

Tan Sri Datuk Nallini Pathmanathan

Choosing a different trajectory than her family of medical professionals, she completed a law conversion course at the University of Westminster. She was called to the English Bar at Middle Temple in 1984 and admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 1986. She commenced her legal practice at Messrs. Skrine, where she became a partner in 1995 and later served as Chairman of the firm’s Executive Committee.

Her Ladyship’s judicial career began with her appointment as a Judicial Commissioner at the Shah Alam High Court in 2007. She was elevated to a High Court Judge in Kuala Lumpur in 2009 and the Court of Appeal in 2014. On November 26, 2018, she made history upon her elevation to the Federal Court, becoming the first female judge of South Asian descent to serve on Malaysia’s apex court. In 2023, she was appointed to Malaysia’s Judicial Appointments Committee for a two-year term. Following a six-week extension granted on August 7, 2025, she officially retired as a Federal Court judge on the 20th of February 2026.

Presently, she remains active internationally as a Bencher of the Middle Temple, Vice Chair of the IBA Judges’ Forum, and Patron of the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA).

Tan Sri Shahrizat binti Abdul Jalil

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees

Tan Sri Shahrizat binti Abdul Jalil is a distinguished Malaysian leader whose contributions span law, politics, and social development. She currently serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Yayasan Tan Sri Professor Ahmad Ibrahim (YTSPAI), where she continues her lifelong commitment to advancing education, social justice, and community empowerment.

Tan Sri Shahrizat excelled academically from a young age and later graduated with distinction from the University of Malaya Law School in 1976. She began her career in the judiciary as a Magistrate before serving as Assistant Treasury Solicitor. In 1983, she co-founded her own law firm, establishing herself as a respected legal practitioner.

Her political career took root when she was elected Member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai in 1995, a seat she held for three consecutive terms until 2008. During her tenure, she championed housing and community development, leading efforts that saw thousands of squatters resettled into affordable homes.

In 2001, she made history as the inaugural Minister for Women and Family Development, a portfolio later expanded to include Community Development. Her leadership was pivotal in shaping national policies on women’s empowerment, family welfare, and social inclusion. She was reappointed to the Cabinet in 2009, serving as Minister of Women, Family and Community Development until 2012. She also held the role of Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Women and Social Development Affairs.

Beyond government, Tan Sri Shahrizat has been a strong advocate for women’s leadership and entrepreneurship, both as former Chairlady of Wanita UMNO and Advisor to the Prime Minister on Women Entrepreneurship and Professional Development.

YA Dato' Edwin Paramjothy a/l Michael Muniandy

Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Trustees

YA Dato’ Edwin Paramjothy a/l Michael Muniandy serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Yayasan Tan Sri Professor Ahmad Ibrahim (YTSPAI), where he plays an instrumental role in steering the Foundation’s vision of advancing legal scholarship, justice, and community impact.

In August 2025, His Lordship was appointed as a Judicial Commissioner of the High Court of Malaya, a recognition of his steadfast commitment to the law, integrity, and public service.

Under his leadership, YTSPAI has organised landmark programmes that reflect the Foundation’s mission to inspire and educate.

Among these was the Women in Law: Her Law, Her Legacy event in February 2025, commemorating International Women’s Day. In his keynote address, Dato’ Edwin highlighted the perseverance of women in law, calling for success to be measured by merit rather than outdated perceptions of gender roles.

YTSPAI also successfully hosted the inaugural session of Live to Lead: The Chief Justice’s Journey, one of its most impactful events to date. The session featured YAA Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, Former Chief Justice of Malaysia, who shared her remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Kota Bharu to becoming the first woman to hold the nation’s highest judicial office.

In both his judicial role and his service to YTSPAI, Dato’ Edwin embodies the values of fairness, inclusivity, and excellence. His contributions continue to shape Malaysia’s legal landscape while honouring the enduring legacy of Tan Sri Professor Ahmad Ibrahim.

Khairul Anwar Hairudin

Trustee

Khairul Anwar Hairudin’s career has spanned across legal practice and corporate compliance. Upon graduation from the University of Malaya in 2017, he commenced his career as a legal associate at Lee Hishamuddin Allen & Gledhill (LHAG), where he refined his skills in dispute resolution. He later co-founded his own practice, Siew, Khairul & Co., focusing on corporate, commercial, and banking litigation as well as general advisory matters.

Presently, Khairul brings his legal knowledge to the corporate arena as Manager (Corporate Legal & Compliance) at BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between BASF and PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad. In this role, he actively leads on matters of governance, regulatory compliance, and legal strategy, ensuring the company’s operations are both commercially sound and ethically aligned.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Khairul continues to embody his spirit in public service through his role in YTSPAI.

Nur Irdina Jailani

Nur Irdina Jailani is the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Yayasan Tan Sri Profesor Ahmad Ibrahim since November 2025. She is a qualified Advocate & Solicitor in the High Court of Malaya, and was a Student Fellow with the foundation since 2023.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Malaya in 2024, where she was awarded the Dato’ Rajasooria Book Prize as the overall best student in the graduating cohort.
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