Transformative Role of SULAM in Advancing Sustainability and Madani Values in Malaysian Higher Education
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| Title: | Transformative Role of SULAM in Advancing Sustainability and Madani Values in Malaysian Higher Education |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nazarina Jamil (ORCID |
| Source: | Discover Education. 2026 5. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Sustainable Development, Thinking Skills, Abstract Reasoning, Moral Development, Moral Values, Logical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Civics, Citizenship Responsibility, Experiential Learning, Undergraduate Students, Ethics, Ethical Instruction, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Innovation, Skill Development, Social Responsibility |
| Geographic Terms: | Malaysia |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s44217-026-01491-0 |
| ISSN: | 2731-5525 |
| Abstract: | Sustainable development is a critical priority in higher education, with universities globally integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations into their activities. Service-learning, which combines formal educational content with community service, is a promising pedagogical approach to enhance student learning and civic responsibility. In Malaysia, the Service-learning Malaysia -- University for Society (SULAM) initiative exemplifies a strategic model for advancing sustainable development through experiential and community engaged learning. By fostering civic responsibility, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world problem-solving, SULAM aligns with the national 'Malaysia Madani' framework that emphasizes Sustainability, Prosperity, Innovation, Respect, Trust, and Compassion. This study explores the transformative potential of SULAM projects by analyzing reflective journals from a cohort of 65 undergraduate students at a Malaysian public university. Thematic analysis revealed four key outcomes: increased moral reasoning and ethical grounding, sharpened observational and analytical skills, heightened creativity, and a deepened sense of civic and social responsibility. These findings demonstrate SULAM's efficacy in fostering ethical decision-making, problem-solving, innovation, and community engagement, directly contributing to both Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the cultivation of Madani values. Hence, SULAM is positioned as a strategic mechanism for nurturing future-ready graduates who are academically competent, ethically grounded, and socially engaged in contributing significantly to national aspirations and global sustainability. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1514189 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Sustainable development is a critical priority in higher education, with universities globally integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations into their activities. Service-learning, which combines formal educational content with community service, is a promising pedagogical approach to enhance student learning and civic responsibility. In Malaysia, the Service-learning Malaysia -- University for Society (SULAM) initiative exemplifies a strategic model for advancing sustainable development through experiential and community engaged learning. By fostering civic responsibility, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world problem-solving, SULAM aligns with the national 'Malaysia Madani' framework that emphasizes Sustainability, Prosperity, Innovation, Respect, Trust, and Compassion. This study explores the transformative potential of SULAM projects by analyzing reflective journals from a cohort of 65 undergraduate students at a Malaysian public university. Thematic analysis revealed four key outcomes: increased moral reasoning and ethical grounding, sharpened observational and analytical skills, heightened creativity, and a deepened sense of civic and social responsibility. These findings demonstrate SULAM's efficacy in fostering ethical decision-making, problem-solving, innovation, and community engagement, directly contributing to both Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the cultivation of Madani values. Hence, SULAM is positioned as a strategic mechanism for nurturing future-ready graduates who are academically competent, ethically grounded, and socially engaged in contributing significantly to national aspirations and global sustainability. |
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| ISSN: | 2731-5525 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s44217-026-01491-0 |
