KUALA LUMPUR: The government is reviewing the digitalisation of Quran and Fardhu Ain (KAFA) schools including artificial intelligence integration in teaching.
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said this initiative aims to strengthen the religious education system nationwide.
The digitalisation effort is being implemented through collaboration between JAKIM, State Islamic Religious Departments and State Islamic Religious Councils.
“We aim to expand this effort further and recognise that digital access is very important,” Zulkifli told the Dewan Rakyat during question time.
He acknowledged that digitalisation requires detailed study as it involves significant implementation costs.
“We want to ensure that everyone has access to KAFA education and that no one is left behind,” he emphasized.
Zulkifli was responding to Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari who asked about specific ICT funding for KAFA schools.
Several digital integration efforts have already begun according to the deputy minister.
Professional training programmes for KAFA teachers are being conducted with UPSI and USIM universities.
The government is also reviewing the KAFA curriculum and textbooks for nationwide consistency.
“We already have a framework to ensure systematic implementation and monitoring,” Zulkifli assured.
Currently there are 6,588 KAFA premises operating across Malaysia with approximately 1.4 million students.
Professional training and development programmes help KAFA teachers understand the syllabus thoroughly.
At state level one supervisor oversees approximately 100 KAFA teachers according to current arrangements.
There are currently 383 supervisors monitoring 36,500 teachers nationwide.
“This shows that we already have a structured system in place,” Zulkifli concluded. – Bernama
