Asia Insight : Prof Mohd Faiz Abdullah

23 April 2026

Malaysia’s Institute of Strategic and International studies one of the country’s most high-profile think tanks, known widely as ISIS . Professor Mohd Faiz Abdullah is its Executive Chairman and Chief Executive His diverse career spans media, law enforecement, education and three decades as a lawyer. He’s also currently an advisor to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibraham. During a short visit in 2026 we say down with Faiz for a wide ranging chat on all things Malaysia and New Zealand, and the current state of the world.