Kuala Lampur, June 11 -- In Malaysia, the problem of poverty has been discussed and debated for a long time.

Still, few people have approached it with the dedication and wisdom of the late Royal Professor Ungku Abdul Aziz.

Ungku Aziz was well-known for his scholarly endeavours and profound concern for the well-being of the rural poor.

His creative approaches gave Malaysia applicable and culturally appropriate means of comprehending economic inequality.

His creation of the "Sarong Index" is among the most noteworthy attempts to measure poverty, igniting discussions that are still relevant today.

An inspiration for social transformation

Ungku Aziz, also known as Ungku Abdul Aziz Ungku Abdul Hamid, was born in London in 1922 and studie...