JOHOR BAHRU, 1 October 2026 – The Kulliyyah of Education (KOED), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), made a strong presence at the Seminar Kebangsaan Majlis Dekan Pendidikan Universiti Awam (MEDC) 2026, held from 30 September to 1 October 2026 at Perpustakaan Raja Zarith Sofiah, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).
Hosted by the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Technology (FEST), UTM, the seminar, themed “Transformasi Pendidikan Tinggi Masa Hadapan: Inovasi, Keterangkuman dan Impak,” brought together academics, researchers and education leaders from Malaysian public universities to exchange knowledge, share research and strengthen professional collaboration.
KOED was represented by 11 presenters, including the Dean of KOED, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suhailah Hussien. The strong representation reflected KOED’s commitment to contributing actively to national scholarly discourse and collaborative efforts towards advancing education and teacher development in Malaysia.
Alongside the seminar, the Majlis Dekan Pendidikan Universiti Awam (MEDC) convened its meeting, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suhailah participating in her capacity as Dean of KOED and a member of MEDC. The meeting provided an important platform for Deans of Education from public universities to deliberate on matters of common interest, exchange perspectives and strengthen inter-university cooperation in addressing developments and challenges facing education and teacher preparation.
The successful organisation of MEDC 2026 also demonstrated the importance of sustained collaboration among faculties of education across Malaysia. KOED congratulates FEST, UTM and the organising committee for successfully hosting the seminar and providing a valuable platform for scholarly exchange, networking and dialogue on the future of education.
The momentum generated at UTM will continue in 2027, with Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) set to host the next MEDC National Seminar. The forthcoming seminar will provide another opportunity for education scholars and leaders to deepen existing collaborations, develop new partnerships and continue important conversations on the transformation of education in Malaysia.
For KOED, participation in MEDC represents more than attendance at a national academic gathering. It reflects the Kulliyyah’s continuing commitment to contributing its scholarship, experience and educational perspectives to the wider Malaysian education community while building meaningful partnerships with fellow faculties of education.
FEST Bersama MEDC 2026 — Menginovasi Pendidikan, Memperkasa Keterangkuman, Mencipta Impak.
