Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Sustainability Finalist International Islamic University Malaysia is committed in its effort of bringing back the role of universities as agents of change in addressing issues of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in society. In the realisation of this aspiration, the university has introduced a new co

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Nature Positive Finalist The death of the last Sumatran Rhinoceros underscores how essential collaborative efforts are in the preservation and conservation of the endangered species. The Malayan tiger is another endangered species as classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Only 200 of them are left and the

Benefitting Society Finalist International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Kuantan transforms the local community toward environmental sustainability through effective waste management programmes that demonstrate genuine multistakeholder partnerships. The project comprises of three main components: monthly recycling programs, donation d

Benefitting Society Finalist Sustainable Wellness in Tembeling (SWIT) is an extension of a more than 20 years rural health community programme embedded into the university medical programme. Initially, the rural health posting was designed to follow Malaysia’s Ministry of Health healthcare services covering five Malay traditional village

Benefiting Society Finalist ‘Pendekar Siber’ in the Malay language means a cyber warrior (a computer expert engaged in the defence of information systems against cyber-attacks). It refers to an educational program to teach youth to empower themselves and their peers to be capable of combatting cyber threats. Such threats are on the ris

Benefiting Society Finalist In a world that seems never to cease ‘progressing’, we perhaps need to pause and reflect on remnants of indigenous wisdom that still exist around us. In persuading indigenous communities to adopt technology that can potentially benefit them, we must not allow the abandonment of their rich culture and heritag

Benefitting Society Finalist This community-based project addresses socio-economic disparities between members of society. It provides opportunities for youth from B40 families and singles mothers to empower themselves through sustainable agricultural activities. International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in collaboration with Bank I

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Sustainability Finalist It is estimated that there are around 240 million children with disabilities in the year 2021. These children faced many challenges particularly in their development and education, thus early intervention is needed to facilitate the holistic development process. In Malaysia, Snoeze

Compilation of wishes from IIUM Alumni all over the world, in conjunction with the 40th IIUM Anniversary. #IIUM40 #IIUM2023 #LeadingTheWay #LeadingTheWorld #2Lead4Peace