Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Faith Community: Islam
Dr. Amir Farid Isahak is a physician, healer, and interfaith leader whose career bridges medicine, spirituality, and holistic well-being. Trained as a medical doctor in Australia and Malaysia, he has practiced and taught integrative medicine for over four decades, emphasizing compassion and the unity of body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Isahak has been deeply involved in Malaysia’s interfaith movement, serving as a founding member of the Interfaith Spiritual Fellowship (INSaF) and contributing to dialogue initiatives that promote harmony among Malaysia’s diverse religious communities.
A prolific writer and speaker, he has authored numerous essays and talks on spirituality, ethics, and healing, advancing understanding between science and faith traditions.
As a member of URI’s Senior Advisory Council, Dr. Isahak brings a deeply integrative perspective that links health, spirituality, and interreligious understanding.
His experience in nurturing compassion-based leadership and guiding interfaith dialogue in plural societies will strengthen URI’s regional and global engagement. Through his example of service and wholeness, he will help URI cultivate holistic approaches to peacebuilding that honor both the physical and spiritual dimensions of human well-being. He served as a Trustee of URI’s Global Council representing the SEAPAC region.