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Barnama
10 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
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.
New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Universiti Islam Selangor to establish Integrity Unit to boost governance, fight corruption
KAJANG: Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS) is set to establish an integrity unit as part of its commitment to ensuring transparent and accountable governance, symbolising its unified stance against corruption and abuse of power. UIS Vice-Chancellor Datuk Mohd Farid Ravi Abdullah said the integrity unit would be placed under the oversight of the university's board of directors to ensure transparency in its management and anti-corruption monitoring. He said the move aligns with a recommendation by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, aimed at strengthening a culture of integrity in institutions of higher learning. "As advised by Tan Sri Azam, we will take the necessary steps to establish this integrity unit," he said after the launch of the university's Integrity Policy here today. Azam congratulated UIS for reinforcing its commitment to integrity and governance through the implementation of the policy. "There aren't many universities in the country that have taken the initiative to introduce their own integrity policy, and while UIS has yet to form its own dedicated integrity unit, this is already a positive step forward." Azam added that MACC is ready to provide advisory services and expert resources to support the initiative. "I strongly encourage UIS to establish its own integrity unit. This is essential for implementing the current policy, as I mentioned in my speech. Ideally, the implementation should be overseen by a dedicated unit," he said. Earlier, UIS held a launch ceremony for its Integrity Policy at the Dr Zainudin Jaffar Auditorium. The event also saw university staff taking part in a signing and recitation of the Corruption-Free Pledge, marking their collective commitment to fighting corruption and abuse of power.
