KAJANG, June 25 — 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 Mohd Farid Ravi Abdullah said their key efforts include implementing online digital learning, micro-credential programmes, and upgrading 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 during a press conference today.
Farid said that the university's approach, which integrates modern knowledge, including artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, with Islamic values, aims to produce 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 doctoral levels across six main faculties, including the Faculty of Islamic Civilisation Studies, the Faculty of Economics, the Faculty of Accounting and Management, and the Faculty of Creative Multimedia and Computing.
He added that UIS, formerly known as Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa (Kuis), would officially be proclaimed a university by the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj on July 19.
Established in 1995, Kuis was upgraded to a full-fledged university in October 2022.
The Tengku Permaisuri of 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,” Farid said.
To expand its international reach, UIS had formed over 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.
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 Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to produce 1,000 Kemas-level tahfiz students who require related training,” he said.
— Bernama
