PM Anwar: Syed Muhammad Naquib contributes greatly to Islamic thought and civilisation

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described the bestowal of the rank and title of Royal Professor to Tan Sri Dr Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas as a significant recognition for the scholar who has made great contributions to Islamic thought and civilisation.

Describing Syed Muhammad Naquib as someone who is always willing to share knowledge and as a loyal friend, the Prime Minister also expressed his deep gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, for bestowing the title on this eminent Muslim philosopher and scholar.