EMPOWERMENT OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION THROUGH POLITICAL SYNERGY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA ESPECIALLY IN INDONESIA-MALAYSIA
Abstract
This study explores the importance of political synergy in empowering Islamic education in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on the relationship between Indonesia and Malaysia. The two countries, as the main centres of Islamic education in the region, have great potential to work together in strengthening and developing education systems based on Islamic values. The research method used is qualitative with the Library Research approach. Through an in-depth literature analysis, this study explores how political synergy between the two countries can improve the quality and relevance of Islamic education in the context of global challenges. The study finds that structured and directed political cooperation between Indonesia and Malaysia can enrich education policies, strengthen the curriculum, and advance the position of Islamic education on the international stage. This research also highlights the importance of integrating educational policies and strategies that are in line with the sustainable development goals, to be able to produce inclusive and sustainable Islamic education. This finding is expected to be a reference for policymakers and academics in developing a political synergy model that can be applied in other countries in the Southeast Asian region
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