UIS Empowers Students For Digital Era, Aims To Become Malaysia's First Wakaf University

KAJANG, June 25 (Bernama) -- Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS) continues to drive digital transformation and Islamic values-based education through various digitalisation initiatives, in line with the current job market requirements.

Its vice-chancellor Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Farid Ravi Abdullah said among the key efforts were the implementation of online digital learning, micro-credential programmes, and the upgrading of technology-based teaching and learning systems.

“Recently, we upgraded 11 laboratories with the latest computers and software, including building a dedicated studio and recording room for communication and media students to gain hands-on training akin to real-world industry experience,” he said in a press conference here today.

Mohd Farid said the university's approach, which integrates modern knowledge such as artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity with Islamic values, was aimed at producing well-rounded graduates capable of imparting knowledge, engaging in dakwah (Islamic propagation), and contributing meaningfully to society.

UIS currently offers over 79 academic programmes from foundation to doctorate levels across six main faculties, including the Faculty of Islamic Civilisation Studies, the Faculty of Economics, Accounting and Management, and the Faculty of Creative Multimedia and Computing.

According to Mohd Farid, UIS, formerly known as Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa (KUIS), would officially be proclaimed a university by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, on July 19. 

Established in 1995, KUIS was upgraded to a full-fledged university in October 2022.

Tengku Permaisuri Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, will be proclaimed as the Chancellor of the university, which is wholly owned by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS). 

“His Royal Highness’ consent is a great honour and elevates the image of UIS as one of the top choices for Selangor’s youth to further their studies,” Mohd Farid said.

To expand its international reach, Mohd Farid said UIS had formed more than 55 strategic partnerships with local and international institutions and planned to develop a postgraduate facility on 13 hectares of land in Cyberjaya, granted by the Sultan of Selangor.

UIS also aims to become Malaysia’s first wakaf university and to strengthen its position as an entrepreneurial university, with a focus on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), the halal industry and tahfiz education.

“We welcome the call by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to produce 1,000 Kemas-level tahfiz students who require related training,” he added.

-- BERNAMA