Kuala Lumpur: 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.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, its vice-chancellor Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Farid Ravi Abdullah highlighted key efforts such as 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 noted during a press conference.
Mohd Farid emphasized that the university’s approach integrates modern knowledge areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity with Islamic values. This strategy aims to produce well-rounded graduates capable of contributing meaningfully to society through knowledge dissemination and Islamic propagation.
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.
Mohd Farid revealed 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, 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).
He stated, “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.” To expand its international reach, UIS has formed over 55 strategic partnerships with local and international institutions and plans to develop a postgraduate facility on 13 hectares of land in Cyberjaya, granted by the Sultan of Selangor.
In its quest to become Malaysia’s first wakaf university, UIS also aims to strengthen its position as an entrepreneurial university, focusing 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,” added Mohd Farid.