Respect for patient autonomy is a bioethical principle that has become increasingly imperative, particularly in the 21^st century. However, in many Asian countries, medical paternalism to a larger degree remains prevalent in the healthcare setting. While a doctor is ethically and legally bound to respect a patient’s values and wishes in administering treatment, the duty to do so is more complex in end-of-life care, where the patient is unable to partake in the decision-making process. Accordingly, it has been argued that advanced medical directives (AMDs) could ensure that the patient’s right to make autonomous decisions is preserved and will not be defeated by any future incapacity. It also serves to extenuate the ethical dilemma faced by doctors in determining the course of treatment according to the incompetent patient’s wishes. In turn, this facilitates healthcare providers to manage the distribution of scarce medical resources effectively. The need for AMDs is seen to be increasingly pressing in ageing countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia, where end-of-life care has yet to be integrated into mainstream healthcare services. This paper seeks to discuss the viability of integrating AMDs into the Malaysian and Indonesian regulatory frameworks on health care, by employing the qualitative method of content analysis of both primary and secondary sources of the two countries. Findings show that statutory reform is both recommended and necessary to ensure better management of medical resources, as well as to promote the delivery of a more inclusive and compassionate healthcare system.

Puisi bukan hanya untuk golongan yang lebih tua; ia adalah bentuk ekspresi yang hidup, bernafas, dan meresap ke dalam setiap generasi. Puisi adalah cara untuk menyampaikan perasaan dan pemikiran yang kompleks, sering kali menggunakan metafora dan imej yang kaya untuk menyampaikan makna yang lebih mendalam.

Ikuti perjalanan dua penyair muda dalam Siri Bakat USIM ini dan terokai pandangan, inspirasi, serta kejayaan mereka. Saksikan perbincangan ini bersama host Nur Rasyiqah Unigkutti dan ⁠Amira Alhumaira Akmal serta tetamu Muhammad Zamratur Rahman bin Yussri dan Muhammad Najmie Abdullah, pelajar dari Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM).

Apakah penyebab gangguan sihir dan bagaimana kita sendiri boleh menyebabkan terjadinya gangguan sihir terhadap diri kita? Dalam episode kali ini, Prof Madya Dr Ahmad Najaa’ Mokhtar dan Ustaz Muhamad Fitri Abdul Razak mengupas persoalan mengenai gangguan sihir dan cara untuk kita mengelakkannya.

Perdebatan bukan sekadar aktiviti akademik, tetapi juga merupakan platform untuk menonjolkan bakat dan kemahiran berfikir kritis. Di Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), perdebatan telah menjadi salah satu cara mahasiswa mengekspresikan diri dan mengasah kemahiran komunikasi mereka. Dalam siri terbaru Bakat USIM ini, kita akan menjelajahi kisah inspirasi para pendebat di USIM yang telah mencapai kejayaan luar biasa.

Apakah yang dikatakan sebagai gangguan makhluk halus dan apakah punca-punca berlakunya gangguan makhluk halus terhadap manusia? Bersama Prof. Madya Dr. Ahmad Najaa’ Mokhtar dan Ustaz Muhamad Fitri bin Abdul Razak dari Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia bagi merungkai persoalan ini dalam Siri 1 Episod terbaru kali ini.

This podcast aims to showcase the diverse journeys of students from around the world who have selected Malaysia, particularly USIM, as their study destination. Through their stories, we delve into their motivations for choosing Malaysia, their experiences at USIM, cultural adjustments they’ve navigated, academic pursuits they’ve undertaken, and the personal growth they’ve achieved.

Pada episod kali ini Prof Madya Dr Nuruliza Roslan membincangkan tentang proses penuaan dan kematian sel

In this final series, Dr. Norhidayah Azman from the Faculty of Science and Technology at USIM discusses the Islamic aspects and ethical considerations related to the use of AI imaging tools. The rapid expansion of AI imaging tools necessitates the development of legislation and laws to provide guidance for their use.

This dialogue highlights why knowledge on conflict and conflict resolution is an essential skill for any society, and provides a broad introduction to the nature, scope and practices of conflict resolution. Knowledge on conflict resolution allows society to understand the fundamental problems that give rise to conflicts, the power dynamics and recognition of interests of all parties. It emphasises the contextual nature of descriptions of peace and conflict and the importance of a thorough analysis in determining the most effective course of intervention. Here, the notion of wise and unwise approaches in conflict resolution is explained by referring to the actions taken by parties to curb escalations of disputes, including shifting the emotional positions to the achievement of interests of both parties. Another crucial observation is the relationship between law and solutions proposed in peace and conflict studies, with examples from both interpersonal and international conflicts. The elaboration is based on the C.R SIPPABIO framework as a comprehensive approach to study conflict resolution as introduced by Emeritus Professor Dr Amr Abdalla in his scholarly works. The Islamic viewpoint on conflict resolution are discussed in an interesting way, and this dialogue further highlights how, in addition to focusing on legal interpretations, Quranic interpretations must also take into account ethical dimensions and accountability to God.

In this second podcast series, Associate Professor Dr. Zoraida Mustafa, the Dean of the Centre for Core Studies at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), delves into the fascinating culture of Japan, renowned for its exceptional hospitality. Drawing parallels to Malaysian culture, she explores the shared values and practices that exemplify the art of providing the best hospitality to guests.