Reimagining the Role of Institute Aminuddin Baki, E-Learning Ecosystem in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Qualitative Inquiry into Stakeholder Perceptions and Institutional Transformation

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping global education and redefining how leadership development is delivered. As Malaysia accelerates digital transformation through MyDIGITAL, the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013–2025, and the Digital Education Policy, Institut Aminuddin Baki (IAB) has upgraded its e-learning department to the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. This study explores how school leaders, trainers, and instructional designers perceive the shift from traditional e-learning models to AI-driven digital innovation within IAB. Using a qualitative interpretivist approach, the research employs semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and document analysis to capture stakeholder experiences, expectations, fears, and readiness. Thematic analysis will uncover emerging patterns related to competencies, culture, pedagogical transformation, and organizational readiness. Findings will support IAB’s strategic aspiration to design humanised, adaptive, and AI-enabled leadership development ecosystems that respond to national education priorities. This research will contribute to the development of a transformation roadmap and inform digital innovation strategies for leadership training institutions in Malaysia and beyond.