Sultan Urges Tahfiz to Join Tech

The Sultan of Pahang, Al‑Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al‑Mustafa Billah Shah, told a gathering in Kuantan that students from tahfiz schools have the capacity to become the next generation of AI developers, doctors and engineers. He argued that memorising the Qur’an does not preclude scientific curiosity and that integrating STEM subjects into tahfiz curricula could unlock a pool of disciplined, motivated talent. By championing this blend of religious and technical education, the Sultan hopes to broaden career horizons for these students, support Malaysia’s digital transformation, and demonstrate that faith‑based schooling can contribute directly to the nation’s economic future. He also urged educators and policymakers to provide resources and mentorship programmes that bridge the gap between traditional religious studies and modern technology.

Encouraging tahfiz schools to adopt STEM modules can diversify Malaysia’s talent pipeline, create new scholarship opportunities, and help meet the country’s demand for AI, medical and engineering professionals.

If tahfiz institutions embrace STEM, they can produce a new class of professionals who combine ethical grounding with cutting‑edge skills, addressing skill shortages and enhancing social cohesion by showing that religious education and modern science are not mutually exclusive.