A Study on Equality Rights Between Genders in Islamic Gifted and Talented Education at Kolej PERMATA Insan

Kolej PERMATA Insan (KPI) has been operating for almost ten (10) years since its official establishment in 2015. However, the unequal recruitment of students of different genders is a question mark for the community outside. Questions arise, such as why the number of female students exceeds male students, whether the selection to this Kolej is according to the gender quota, and how the students are selected to represent the KPI in competitions at the state, national, and international levels. Adding to the problem is the achievement of excellent students who get 11 A’s in SPM from 2019 to 2023, which is more in favor of the gender of male students. Because some of these questions have been raised, this study is very appropriate for explaining the answers more effectively. Based on the quantitative research methodology, some data will be required since 2019 to obtain the study's final results. The initial conclusion of this study is that the community can accept the results of the study that there is no gender inequality in Kolej selection, student selection for competitions, and student achievement has nothing to do with gender. The management of KPI is also suggested to display achievement data for public display either on the Kolej notice board or on social media so that the presence of KPI stands out more and is comparable to other schools in Malaysia.