Motto

“Read (O Muhammad) in the name of your Lord who created (all existence).”

Motto

“Read (O Muhammad) in the name of your Lord who created (all existence).”

Penang Islamic
Digital Library

Penang Islamic Digital Library (PIDL) provides digital reading material specializing in the field of Islamic Studies.

The Penang State Government through the Islamic Religious Council of the Penang State has agreed to establish the Penang Islamic Digital Library (PIDL) which is a continuation of the existence of digital libraries in the Penang State. PIDL is fully operated by KITAB Pulau Pinang which is Higher Islamic Institution which is wholly owned by the Penang State Islamic Religious Council. PIDL is located in the State Mosque Complex on Jalan Air Itam. The Penang State Government has previously established four Penang Digital Libraries (PDL) where the first Penang Digital Library was launched in 2016.

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Penang Islamic Digital Library

The Penang Islamic Digital Library (PIDL) provides digital reading materials specializing in the field of Islamic Studies.

The Penang State Government, through the State Islamic Religious Council, has agreed to establish the Penang Islamic Digital Library (PIDL), fully managed by KITAB Pulau Pinang, an Islamic higher learning institution owned by the State Islamic Religious Council of Penang. PIDL is located at the International Islamic Technology College (KITAB) campus in the State Mosque Complex, Jalan Air Itam. Previously, the Penang State Government introduced four Penang Digital Libraries (PDL), with the first launched in 2016.

Launch of the Penang Islamic Digital Library

The Penang Islamic Digital Library (PIDL) was officially launched by
His Excellency Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi Bin Haji Abdul Razak, Governor of Penang, on May 26, 2022 (25 Syawal 1443H). The event was also attended by YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang.

Launch of the Penang Islamic Digital Library

Penang Islamic Digital Library (PIDL) was inaugurated by His Excellency Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi Bin Haji Abdul Razak, Governor of Penang State on 26 May 2022 corresponding to 25 Syawal 1443h. Also present together is YAB. Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of the Penang State Government.

Launch of the Penang Islamic Digital Library

The Penang Islamic Digital Library (PIDL) was officially launched by
His Excellency Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi Bin Haji Abdul Razak, Governor of Penang, on May 26, 2022 (25 Syawal 1443H). The event was also attended by YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang.

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Special Collection

PIDL Objectives

Strengthen
library services in electronic/digital formats in line with current technological advancements.

Enhance
infrastructure and a conducive knowledge environment.

Empower
the Library’s electronic/digital collection.

Knowledge Corner & Amenities

Area

  • Islamic Studies (Islamic Law, Shariah, Usuluddin, Preaching, Islamic Civilization And Arabic Language
  • Management, Islamic Finance And Entrepreneurship
  • Halal Management
  • Information Technology & Programming
  • Family And Community Management & Development
  • Conventional Law
  • Children
  • Public Reference

PIDL provides easy access to e-books through its exclusive application. At the initial operational stage, the e-book collection included 1,877 titles. With an expanding collection, PIDL members can enjoy digital reading anytime, anywhere.

Field

  • 1 Islamic Studies (Islamic Law, Sharia, Theology, Preaching, Islamic Civilization, and Arabic)
  • Management, Islamic Finance, and Entrepreneurship
  • Halal Management
  • Information Technology & Programming
  • Family & Community Development Management
  • Conventional Law
  • Children
  • Public Reference

PIDL’s Robotics Room offers facilities for robotics and drone programming. PIDL users can learn programming, use applications, and study Python language here. This dedicated space ensures safe exploration of artificial intelligence (AI) and logical sciences.

A The PIDL Robotics Room provides robotics and drone programming facilities. PIDL users can learn programming, use applications, and the Python Language here. With this special space, they can program and understand artificial intelligence (AI) and logical science safely.

PIDL also provides amenities such as iPads, reading areas, discussion rooms, children’s spaces, and a comfortable cafeteria for visitors’ convenience.

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Operating Hours

Monday – Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Public Holidays

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed
Closed

Visitor Count

160026

Operating Hours

Monday – Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Public Holidays

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed
Closed

Visitor Count

160026

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