insaniah

Insaniah is a Malay term that denotes humanity or humane conduct. The word is derived from the Arabic insan, meaning “human being,” with the suffix -iah forming a noun that expresses the quality or state of being humane. In Malay-language discourse, insaniah is used in religious, ethical, and educational contexts to convey compassion, dignity, and social responsibility toward others. It appears in discussions of ethics, governance, and human rights, as well as in educational philosophy to describe a humane approach to teaching and learning.

In Malaysia, insaniah is also encountered as a proper name. Universiti Insaniah, a private higher education institution in Kedah, originated as Kolej Universiti Insaniah and later developed into a university. It offers programs across various disciplines, including Islamic studies, sciences, and humanities, and operates under the country’s higher education regulatory framework. Like other private universities, it has been the subject of governance and regulatory discussions in public reporting.

The term insaniah thus functions both as a descriptive concept in Malay ethics and as a label associated with a contemporary educational institution. It reflects an emphasis on humane values, human dignity, and social responsibility in both individual conduct and organizational policy. See also insan, humanity.