Author(s): Suhaimi Mhd Sarif, Rohaziah Yahya
This research aims to investigate the perspectives of ICT firm managers on the difficulty of stickiness with the influence of Ulū al-Albāb in facilitating innovation through knowledge transfer. In the realm of information transmission for innovation, the Ulū al-Albāb viewpoints offer knowledge workers valuable insights on how to use their understanding with a focus on religion and spirituality, based on the Tawhidic paradigm of Islamic Monotheism. The ultimate objective is to attain the Pleasure of Allah (mardhat Allah) by fulfilling the responsibility as a servant (‘ibād al-Rahmān) and representative of Allah (khālifah Allah fi al-ard). This study combines the concept of stickiness in knowledge transfer with the influence of Ulū al-Albāb viewpoints to promote knowledge transfer among ICT firms. The main contribution of this study is the facilitation of Ulū al-Albāb perspectives in addressing the challenge of stickiness in knowledge transfer within technology parks as a policy instrument to promote knowledge transfer and innovation, in conjunction with public policy for science and technology. The study finds that implementing a policy instrument for knowledge transfer and innovation, along with a policy idea for science and technology development, leads to a decrease in knowledge transfer and innovation among ICT enterprises. The Ulū al-Albāb viewpoints empower knowledge workers to utilise their wisdom, religiosity, and spirituality to facilitate information transmission for the sake of innovation. The report recommends that the government reevaluate the policies of technology parks to enhance innovation in Malaysia's ICT business, taking into consideration the Ulū al-Albāb views.