SEKAPUR SIRIH, SEULAS PINANG
Imam al-Shafi’e once said,
“The pursuit of knowledge is better than engaging in voluntary worship.”
Alhamdulillah, all praise is to Allah, for by His grace, we are able to connect through the official website of the Institut Sosial Malaysia (ISM). Continuing its service and contribution to society, ISM takes bold strides as a leading institution for excellence in the development of social well-being. ISM is committed to empowering a competent society by enhancing capacity-building to uphold social services in Malaysia.
ISM remains steadfast in driving strategic social development and advancing the professionalism of social workers through high-quality training programmes. It further empowers communities towards inclusive social services in alignment with ISM’s mission to be a centre of excellence in social and developmental services through training, research, publications, and strategic collaborations.
As a Public Training Institution (ILA) under the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM), ISM plays a pivotal role in enhancing the skills and competencies of social workers, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the general public, while promoting a culture of research and inquisitiveness. ISM also serves as a repository for studies and publications that will contribute to policy formulation in line with KPWKM's vision. Further to this, ISM is positioned to become a future reference centre for academic and interdisciplinary knowledge in the field of social work in Malaysia.
In cultivating a knowledgeable and resilient society, ISM emphasises strategic collaborations and smart partnerships between government bodies, corporate entities, higher education institutions, NGOs, and private organisations. A robust network of partnerships can drive knowledge sharing and expertise, training and guiding Malaysian social workers to be skilled, dynamic, and charismatic.
To this end, ISM continues to provide training through both physical and virtual platforms. ISM is dedicated to developing skills, capacities, and talents, offering conducive training facilities and up-to-date training modules to ensure that this journey of knowledge is accessible to society. Despite challenges in social development, ISM has adapted its operations to meet current needs, addressing obstacles and opportunities alike.
With this commitment, ISM firmly believes that knowledge and skills are the enduring catalysts for building a sensitive and prosperous society, ultimately achieving a thriving and successful Malaysia. As aptly stated by Saidina Ali bin Abi Talib, “Knowledge protects us, whereas wealth must be protected by us.”
May your virtual visit to ISM’s website be fruitful and inspire you to explore the wealth of information and services offered by the Institut Sosial Malaysia.
ISM stands as a distinguished training institution in social work in Malaysia.
Ilmu • Sejahterakan • Masyarakat
Thank you.
Dr. Faridah binti Awang
Director
Institut Sosial Malaysia