PULAU PINANG, 17 March 2025 – The Penang State Education Department (JPNPP) paid a courtesy visit to the School of Educational Studies (PPIP), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) to discuss the proposed National Digital Education Leadership Program 2025. The meeting, held on Monday, 17th March 2025, aimed to explore collaboration opportunities in fostering digital transformation in education.
Strengthening Collaboration for Digital Transformation
Led by key officials from JPNPP, the visit was part of the preparations for the upcoming national program titled "Pemimpin Berwawasan: Peneraju Transformasi Pendidikan Digital Peringkat Kebangsaan Tahun 2025". This initiative, in collaboration with Institut Aminuddin Baki (Northern Branch), aligns with Malaysia’s Pendidikan MADANI vision, emphasizing digital leadership in schools.
Key Attendees
The JPNPP delegation was represented by:
Mdm Derani a/p Tan Bun Bang – Ketua Penolong Pengarah, Unit Sekolah Jenis Khas
Ms. Tolhah binti Ahmad – Penolong Pengarah, Unit Sekolah Jenis Khas
Mr. Mohd Zahid bin Abdullah Sani – Penolong Pengarah, Unit Sekolah Jenis Khas
Mr. Ahmad Rosydi bin Ahmad Basir – Penolong Pengarah, Unit Menengah dan Tingkatan 6
From PPIP USM, the session was attended by:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rahimi Che Aman – Dean
Dr. Siti Zuraidah Md Osman – Deputy Dean (Academic, Career & International) PPI
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jamalsafri Saibon – Deputy Dean (Research, Innovation & Industry Community Engagement)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fadzilah Amzah
Dr. Yusnita Md Yunus
Discussions and Key Outcomes
The discussion focused on:
The structure and implementation of the National Digital Education Leadership Program
The role of digital leadership in transforming the education system
Potential collaboration between USM and JPNPP in capacity-building for school leaders
Moving Forward
The meeting concluded with both parties expressing their commitment to working together in ensuring the program's success. The initiative is expected to equip educators with the necessary digital skills and leadership capabilities to drive transformation in schools nationwide.
Stay tuned for further updates on this collaboration and the upcoming National Digital Education Leadership Program 2025.
