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Malaysia's first Islamic TVET school to open at Jempol
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Jempol will pioneer a new educational model combining religious instruction with technical and vocational training. The initiative aims to provide students with both spiritual development and market-ready skills.
LSN Malaysia ·
JEMPOL — A religious secondary school in Negeri Sembilan will become Malaysia's first institution to integrate Islamic education with technical and vocational training (TVET), according to Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Jempol is set to launch this hybrid educational programme, marking a significant expansion of Malaysia's TVET ecosystem. The move reflects growing efforts to diversify pathways for secondary students seeking both spiritual development and practical skills training. Officials say the initiative responds to industry demand for skilled workers while maintaining religious and moral instruction as core components of student development. Further details regarding the school's curriculum structure and implementation timeline are expected to be announced in coming weeks.