Profesion Aktuari Kerajaan dalam Sejarah dan Era Moden

Abstract

Aktuarius was a high government official in the Ancient Roman Empire. He began his career as a secretary who was responsible for the official record of the proceedings of the Senate Rome. As time passed, the role of the actuary continued to expand until the Eastern Roman Empire, or also known as the Byzantine Empire. At that time, the aktuarius role in the government was not only limited to government financial management but also involved in the distribution of wages to the Roman armies, the provision of military and helped the government in policy making. The historical background of aktuarius that has existed for thousands of years demonstrates the importance of actuarial science in the context of a country. In the 18th century, the term actuary (which was derived from the Latin actuarius) was adopted for the Chief Official to refer to his position as a mathematician in a life insurance company. The profession continues to grow and develop where actuarial science is needed in various areas, including in the public sector as the government in some developed countries like the United States and the United Kingdom start creating posts that plays an important role as an advisor to the country's leadership in policy formulation and public policy related to economic and social development. In Malaysia, in the early days of the Federation of Malaysia, a qualified actuary was appointed, and Actuarial Services Unit was established under the Prime Minister's Department. But unfortunately after 50 years this unit was abolished. In the era of modernisation, when developed countries continue to recognise actuaries as high government officials who played a key role in national development, the role of actuaries in Malaysia has been ruled out.