Deputy Higher Education Minister Dr. Hou Kok Chung launched the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE 2010) on 26th January 2010. He represented the Higher Education Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Prof. Kamal gives Public Lecture
Former International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Rector Prof Tan Sri Mohd. Kamal Hassan delivered a Public Lecture on “The Need to Return to the Quranic Paradigm of Integrated Development and Integrated Knowledge” organized by Research and Information Centre on Islam (RICOI) on 23rd January 2010.
Grand Mufti of Palestine visits IIUM
The Grand Mufti of Palestine Sheikh Muhammad Ahmad Hussein visited International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and delivered the Friday Sermon at the Sultan Ahmad Shah Mosque (IIUM) on 22nd January 2010.
IIUM Rector opens IEEP
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Rector Prof. Dato’ Dr. Sri Syed Arabi Idid officiated IIUM Islamic Enhancement and Evaluation Programme (IEEP) at Banquet Hall from 18th January to 12th February 2010.
The objectives of the program are to evaluate the achievements from all kulliyyahs, departments and centres for 2009 and to set up an action plan [...]
Prof. Dr. Robert S. Kaplan Visits IIUM
Prof. Dr. Robert S. Kaplan, the creator of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) methodology from Harvard University visited International Islamic University Malaysia on 12th January 2010.
Universities to Set Up Speaker’s Corners
Universities are encouraged to set up speaker’s corners for their students, said Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
This would be in line with the ministry’s vision to produce creative and holistic graduates, he said after closing the national finals of the Independence Day debate competition among universities on 30 December, 2009.
The competition is jointly [...]
Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Urges IIUM Staff to Emphasise on Quality
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) President Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan urged the university staff to create a work culture that emphasised quality and productivity.
Such a culture which also prioritized acquisition of knowledge and new skills to meet the ever changing demands of the job market could guarantee the continued success of the university, he [...]
Malaysia Capable to be the Centre for Arabic Language and Literature Development
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) is confident that Malaysia is capable of becoming a centre for the spread and development of Arabic literature in this region, said Religious Advisor to the Prime Minister, Datuk Dr. Abdullah Md Zin.
He said that the enormous support from other Muslim countries shows their utmost confidence [...]
Mohamad Nuzul Azwan wins Silver Medal at 25th SEA Games in Laos
Mohamad Nuzul Azwan bin Ahmad Termizi from Kulliyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia won silver medal in Petanque during the 25th SEA Games in Laos recently.
Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki launches 4th International Conference on Harmonisation of Civil Law & Shari’ah
“The reason is because Islam is a natural religion for all mankind, based on universal principles of unit, justice and benevolence. It does not differentiate man except by religious differences.
As such, all forms of human rights are being religiously upheld under all circumstances,” he said at the launching of 4th International Conference on Harmonization [...]
Fadilah Baharin Launches ICUDBE
“As Malaysia sets its pace to become a fully developed nation in the 21st century, equal opportunity and full participation of both the able-bodied and the disabled in social and economic activities should become an established characteristic of the society”, said Director General of Department of Standards Malaysia, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, [...]
Khaled Nordin: Universities Must Market Own Innovative Products
The institution of higher learning should develop the capacity to promote their own research and development (R&D) to keep the innovations from gathering dust, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
“Local universities should not wait for the industry to come knowcking on their doors for the research, instead they should be proactive in [...]
IIUM and JAKIM cooperate to enhance Islamic knowledge
Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) will cooperate and exchange ideas with International Islamic University (IIUM) to enhance the Islamic knowledge for the benefit of the Muslim Ummah, said its Director General Dato’ Wan Mohamad Dato’ Sheikh Abdul Aziz.
“It is a positive move since both the institutions have similar mission in promoting [...]
ACM-ICPC Malaysia Al-Khawarizmi National Programming Contest
The Kulliyah of Information and Communication Technology (KICT) of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) has organized the ACM-ICPC Malaysia al-Khawarizmi National Programming Contest from 22nd-23rd November 2009.
Twenty three teams from nine public and private universities nationwide participated in the contest, with a total of 92 people involved in the contest.
IIUM, which sent four teams to [...]
The Biennial Symposium on Literature and Cultures of the Asia Pacific Regions
The writer of the book Imagined Communities, Prof Emeritus Dr. Benedict Anderson said that his book has been translated into 31 languages and it is by far the most popular out of the six books that he has produced.
“The book, which contains 90% facts and 10% fiction is a firm favourite with the masses probably [...]
International Conference of Jurisprudence of Minorities in the Light of the Higher Objectives of Islamic Law
The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Constitutional Head, His Royal Highness Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, the Sultan of Pahang urged IIUM to engage in more interfaith and inter-civilization dialogues.
He said, “Although Islam the the official religion and Malays are the majority in the country, others have the freedom to follow their own beliefs.”
Speaking at the [...]
Tan Sri Shamsuddin and Tan Sri Ismail Appointed as New Members of the IIUM Majlis
Chairman and Founder, Sapura Group of Companies, Tan Sri Ir. Shamsuddin Abdul Kadir, and Deputy Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Ismail Omar, have been appointed as new members of the Majlis of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) for a term of three years effective from 1st November 2009 until 31st October, 2012.
Tan Sri [...]
It’s BLUE but it’s HOT
Here is something we can sit together and talk about while having a sip of coffee. Or not?
This is a bunting placed at a square near the bank, shops..and that kebab cafe (whatchamacallit?) in IIUM Gombak. This tiny message had caught the attention of Daily Chilli’s crews. So they posted on their site. Too bad, [...]
IIUM Rector Flags Off 4×4 WD Rain Forest Charity Pahang
Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Syed Arabi Idid flagged off 4 by 4 WD Rain Forest Charity Pahang 2009 at IIUM Main Staircase Rectory Building on 9th October, 2009.
The aim of the three day program in Kampung Gali, Raub, Pahang is to promote IIUM and to expose the students in the community service activities. A total [...]
International Islamic University Shawwal Gathering 2009
More than 2,000 guests including the Constitutional Head of IIUM, His Royal Highness Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah Ibni al-Marhum Sultan Abu Bakar Ri’ayatuddin Al-Muadzam Shah, the Sultan of Pahang Darul Makmur and Her Royal Highness Sultanah Hajah Kalsom, Sultanah of Pahang Darul Makmur attended Eid-Fitr gathering at Cultural Activity Centre, (CAC) IIUM Gombak [...]

