THE DIRECTION OF ISLAMIC HIGHER EDUCATION IN DRIVING THE TRANSFORMATION OF MALAYSIA MADANI

Islamic higher education plays a crucial role in shaping Malaysia as a civil society. The concept of Malaysia Madani emphasizes inclusive development, grounded in high moral and ethical values, with social justice and integrity as its core principles. In the context of education, Islamic higher education must be strategically designed to not only strengthen religious knowledge but also equip individuals with skills and values relevant to contemporary needs. The latest technological transformation, namely Artificial Intelligence (AI), has been integrated into all aspects of life, including education, and is utilized worldwide. Anchored in the current development trend, Islamic higher education must adopt transformative measures to ensure that the national education system remains relevant and aligned with the latest advancements, fostering a civil society. This study uses a qualitative methodology, namely through the approach of document analysis and research related to the direction of Islamic Higher Education in driving the Transformation of Malaysia Madani. The results of the study found that the role of Islamic Higher Education is indispensable in driving Malaysia Madani today. In addition, this study also found that Islamic Higher Education is closely related to AI Technology and discusses the issues and challenges faced by Islamic Higher Education in realizing Malaysia Madani. This study hopes that the formation of Malaysia Madani should be in line with the implementation of the objectives of Islamic Higher Education.