I M Lahuri

I. M. Lahuri is a Malaysian-born author and international finance professional whose writing explores the intersection of personal values, social issues, money, power, human behavior, loyalty, and the moral choices that shape one’s lives.

Lahuri was born and raised in a traditional, modest family in a small village in Selangor, Malaysia. His father was a farmer, and his mother managed the household, ensuring daily chores were done well. Valuing education as the greatest gift, his parents’ dedication enabled all their children to graduate from university.

These early experiences fostered Lahuri’s appreciation for humility, perseverance, fairness, and the opportunities education provides.

Lahuri graduated in Accountancy from the International Islamic University Malaysia and subsequently earned an Executive MBA (EMBA) from BI Norwegian Business School. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), United Kingdom, and CPA Australia.

He has built his career in the oil and gas industry. His international experience across Malaysia, North Africa, West Africa, and the Middle East has exposed him to diverse nationalities, cultures, corporate environments, and leadership styles.

His international business experience has given him insight into both the achievements and contradictions of corporate life. Beyond financial statements and strategies, he recognizes the importance of the people whose decisions, ambitions, hopes, fears, and values shape organizations.

These observations, combined with his childhood values, inspired his debut novel, Unforgivable Cost.

I.M. Lahuri also actively participates in various volunteering programs and activities across Malaysia, Cambodia, and the UAE.

Through his writing, Lahuri aims to entertain readers while inspiring empathy, inclusion, and reflection on the consequences of one's own actions. He believes people should be judged by their humanity, integrity, and choices, not by their background, possessions, or perspectives.

For Lahuri, writing is also a way to share lessons learned through a lifetime of learning, work, observation, and interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.