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New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Malaysia, Egypt agree on Usim as gateway for Al-Azhar medical studies
JASIN: The governments of Egypt and Malaysia have agreed to designate Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (Usim) as a one-stop centre for students sponsored by Al-Azhar University to pursue medical studies at the prestigious institution. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the selected students would undergo a one-year 'familiarisation course' at USIM before departing to continue their studies at Al-Azhar University. "As part of the process of sending students to Egypt, we will conduct a one-year Arabic-language familiarisation course at USIM, as agreed by both the Egyptian and Malaysian governments," he told reporters after attending the launch of the Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam (DMDI) Dakwah Complex and the DMDI Foundation Tahfiz Centre at Maahad Tahfiz Sulaimaniyyah, Kampung Tersusun DMDI Bukit Senggeh, Selandar, here today. The ceremony, officiated by the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Melaka, Tun Mohd Ali Rustam, was also attended by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and DMDI Foundation chairman Datuk Mohd Ridhwan Mohd Ali. The DMDI Foundation Tahfiz Centre began construction in 2021 and was completed in February this year, with 37 students enrolled in its first intake. Ahmad Zahid said the government also prioritised outstanding tahfiz school graduates, especially those with a Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) Level 5, to pursue medical studies at Al-Azhar University.
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia, Egypt agree on USIM as gateway for Al-Azhar medical studies
JASIN: The governments of Egypt and Malaysia have agreed to designate Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) as a one-stop centre for students sponsored by Al-Azhar University to pursue medical studies at the prestigious institution. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that the selected students would undergo a one-year 'familiarisation course' at USIM before departing to continue their studies at Al-Azhar University. 'As part of the process of sending students to Egypt, we will conduct a one-year Arabic-language familiarisation course at USIM, as agreed by both the Egyptian and Malaysian governments,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after attending the launch of the Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam (DMDI) Dakwah Complex and the DMDI Foundation Tahfiz Centre at Maahad Tahfiz Sulaimaniyyah, Kampung Tersusun DMDI Bukit Senggeh, Selandar, here today. The ceremony, officiated by the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Melaka, Tun Mohd Ali Rustam, was also attended by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and DMDI Foundation chairman Datuk Mohd Ridhwan Mohd Ali. The DMDI Foundation Tahfiz Centre began construction in 2021 and was completed in February this year, with 37 students enrolled in its first intake. Ahmad Zahid said the government also prioritised outstanding tahfiz school graduates, especially those with a Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) Level 5, to pursue medical studies at Al-Azhar University. Commenting on Parti Keadilan Rakyat's (PKR) request to contest 13 seats in the upcoming Sabah state election, Ahmad Zahid, who is also UMNO president, said discussions were still ongoing between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH). 'To me, the request is an internal matter among PH component parties, and we fully respect the cooperation between BN and PH as well as the negotiations with local parties in Sabah. 'A final decision will be made once the Sabah State Legislative Assembly is dissolved,' he said.
Barnama
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia, Egypt Agree On USIM As Gateway For Al-Azhar Medical Studies
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (second, right) attends the launch of the Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam (DMDI) Dakwah Complex and the DMDI Foundation Tahfiz Centre at Maahad Tahfiz Sulaimaniyyah, Kampung Tersusun DMDI Bukit Senggeh, Selandar, Melaka today. JASIN, May 25 (Bernama) -- The governments of Egypt and Malaysia have agreed to designate Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) as a one-stop centre for students sponsored by Al-Azhar University to pursue medical studies at the prestigious institution. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that the selected students would undergo a one-year 'familiarisation course' at USIM before departing to continue their studies at Al-Azhar University. 'As part of the process of sending students to Egypt, we will conduct a one-year Arabic-language familiarisation course at USIM, as agreed by both the Egyptian and Malaysian governments,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after attending the launch of the Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam (DMDI) Dakwah Complex and the DMDI Foundation Tahfiz Centre at Maahad Tahfiz Sulaimaniyyah, Kampung Tersusun DMDI Bukit Senggeh, Selandar, here today. The ceremony, officiated by the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Melaka, Tun Mohd Ali Rustam, was also attended by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and DMDI Foundation chairman Datuk Mohd Ridhwan Mohd Ali. The DMDI Foundation Tahfiz Centre began construction in 2021 and was completed in February this year, with 37 students enrolled in its first intake. Ahmad Zahid said the government also prioritised outstanding tahfiz school graduates, especially those with a Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) Level 5, to pursue medical studies at Al-Azhar University. Commenting on Parti Keadilan Rakyat's (PKR) request to contest 13 seats in the upcoming Sabah state election, Ahmad Zahid, who is also UMNO president, said discussions were still ongoing between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH). 'To me, the request is an internal matter among PH component parties, and we fully respect the cooperation between BN and PH as well as the negotiations with local parties in Sabah.
The Star
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia, Egypt agree on Usim as gateway for Al-Azhar medical studies
JASIN: The governments of Egypt and Malaysia have agreed to designate Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (Usim) as a one-stop centre for students sponsored by Al-Azhar University to pursue medical studies at the prestigious institution. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that the selected students would undergo a one-year 'familiarisation course' at Usim before departing to continue their studies at Al-Azhar University. "As part of the process of sending students to Egypt, we will conduct a one-year Arabic-language familiarisation course at Usim, as agreed by both the Egyptian and Malaysian governments,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after attending the launch of the Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam (DMDI) Dakwah Complex and the DMDI Foundation Tahfiz Centre at Maahad Tahfiz Sulaimaniyyah, Kampung Tersusun DMDI Bukit Senggeh, Selandar, here Sunday (May 25). The ceremony, officiated by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Melaka, Tun Mohd Ali Rustam, was also attended by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and DMDI Foundation chairman Datuk Mohd Ridhwan Mohd Ali. The DMDI Foundation Tahfiz Centre began construction in 2021 and was completed in February this year, with 37 students enrolled in its first intake. Ahmad Zahid said the government also prioritised outstanding tahfiz school graduates, especially those with a Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) Level 5, to pursue medical studies at Al-Azhar University. Commenting on PKR request to contest 13 seats in the upcoming Sabah state election, Ahmad Zahid, who is also Umno president, said discussions were still ongoing between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH). "To me, the request is an internal matter among PH component parties, and we fully respect the cooperation between BN and PH as well as the negotiations with local parties in Sabah. "A final decision will be made once the Sabah state legislative assembly is dissolved,' he said. - Bernama
The Star
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
AI council set up to ‘drive workforce growth'
PETALING JAYA: A cross-agency collaboration has been launched to enhance Malaysia's artificial intelligence (AI) workforce development through the launch of the MyMahir National AI Council for Industry (MyMahir-NAICI). Led by Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp), a strategic think-tank under the Human Resources Ministry, and the National AI Office (NAIO) under the Digital Ministry's MyDigital Corporation, the initiative aims to coordinate AI talent development and drive multi-sector implementation. During MyMahir-NAICI's inaugural meeting, there was the signing of a memorandum of understanding between TalentCorp and MyDigital witnessed by Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong and Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. 'The question is not whether AI will replace jobs, but whether we will empower Malaysians to evolve with it,' said Sim in his opening speech yesterday. 'Through MyMahir-NAICI, we are forging a whole-of-nation mechanism, aligning skills with strategy, technology with talent and policy with purpose,' he said. Sim also said the ministry is offering about 300,000 high-skilled training opportunities, including AI and Industrial Revolution 4.0 technologies. 'These programmes range from short-term to long-term, offering various certifications such as the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) and include micro-programmes.' He noted that while the ministry provides these opportunities, many AI initiatives are led by the Digital Ministry in collaboration with major companies. 'For the upcoming National Training Week 2025, the ministry expects a million participants to engage in the available training sessions,' said Sim. Gobind emphasised the importance of government leadership in building structures that connect innovation to real-world AI implementation. 'While NAIO focuses on creating the demand and representing deployment, TalentCorp focuses on building the talent supply and MyMahir-NAICI completes the virtuous cycle by continuously feeding back for policy improvement,' he said in his speech. The council commits to a three-year collaboration focusing on four pillars: AI talent development, industry integration, policy and funding alignment, as well as stakeholder governance. TalentCorp serves as the secretariat, with NAIO aligning efforts with the national AI roadmap. Supporting this initiative are four key instruments: the MyMahir Impact Study, which identifies affected roles and future skills; the platform for policy-to-action implementation; the G.I.A.T. Action Plan for coordination across government, industry, academia, and training providers; and the AI Talent Framework, covering skills from digital literacy to advanced AI expertise. The MyMahir Impact Study projects that AI could significantly affect 620,000 jobs or 18% of formal sector roles in Malaysia in the next three to five years, while also identifying 60 emerging roles in AI, digital, green and deep tech sectors. A notable aspect of this collaboration is the integration of the AI Readiness Index (AIRI) into the platform, enabling companies to assess AI preparedness, identify capability gaps, and take actionable steps toward transformation. Pilot programmes will be validated using real-world industry problem statements. The council's progress will be monitored by the AI Implementation Monitoring Unit and reported to the ministers.
