Role & Background
Dr. Ooi also serves as a Finance Scholar at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Malaya, Malaysia’s premier research university. He has successfully supervised over 30 PhD students and is widely respected for his academic mentorship. As a trusted advisor to regulators, he has worked with central banks and securities commissions across Asia to support financial law reforms and enhance regulatory governance. His collaborations span leading universities, think tanks, and financial institutions worldwide.
Dr. Ooi holds a PhD and Master’s degree in Finance from Universiti Sains Malaysia, a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Finance and Management from AIMST University, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the International Islamic University Malaysia. He is also a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), accredited in the United States.