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The Star
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Ministry committed to curbing gangsterism
A TOTAL of 367 juvenile offences involving youths were recorded at Integrity Schools and Henry Gurney Schools as of June 2025, the Education Minister revealed. Fadhlina Sidek (pic) said these included 172 drug offences, 21 sexual offences and other violations under laws such as the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, Road Transport Act, National Registration Act and Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma). In a written reply to Ahmad Fakhruddin Fakhrurazi (PN-Kuala Kedah), Fadhlina said her ministry was committed to curbing gangsterism and misconduct among students through a range of initiatives. These included enforcement guidelines under SPI 6/2000 and the Safe School Programme (SPI 4/2002), which aims to ensure school safety and deter drug abuse and violence. The Caring School initiative (SPI 5/2023) promotes stronger ties between students, teachers and parents to create a safer and more harmonious learning environment, she added. The minister said guidance and counselling teachers played a key role in identifying at-risk students, offering psychosocial support and leading early interventions. The appointment of Character Ambassadors, Peer Counsellors and student leaders also encourages positive peer influence, she added. To further shape student behaviour, the ministry launched the Character Building for the Madani Generation pilot programme in 2024, she said. Focusing on values, discipline, patriotism and volunteerism, it aims to build students' resilience against negative influences like gangsterism. Following encouraging results, the initiative was expanded across all ministry institutions this year – from preschool to post-secondary – as part of efforts to foster safe, disciplined and student-centred schools, she added. Fadhlina also said that students suspended for misconduct can take part in the 'Bangkit Bermaruah' community service programme, which offers a restorative approach to rehabilitation through structured outreach activities. She emphasised that cooperation among schools, parents, police, local communities and education offices remains vital, adding that disciplinary action should not deprive students of their right to learn.
The Star
06-08-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Over 360 juvenile offences recorded in Integrity, Henry Gurney schools in first half of 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 367 juvenile offences involving school-going youth were recorded at Integrity Schools and Henry Gurney Schools as of June 2025, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek ( pic ). Of these, 172 cases involved drug offences, 169 were criminal cases, 21 were sexual offences, while others involved laws such as the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, Road Transport Act, National Registration Act and the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA). In a written parliamentary reply on Tuesday (Aug 5) to Ahmad Fakhruddin Fakhrurazi (PN–Kuala Kedah), Fadhlina said the Education Ministry is committed to curbing gangsterism and misconduct among students through a range of initiatives. These include enforcement guidelines under SPI 6/2000 and the Safe School Programme (SPI 4/2002), which aim to ensure school safety and deter drug abuse and violence. The Caring School initiative (SPI 5/2023) promotes stronger ties between students, teachers and parents to create a safer, more harmonious learning environment. Guidance and counselling teachers play a key role in identifying at-risk students, offering psychosocial support, and leading early interventions. The appointment of Character Ambassadors, Peer Counsellors, and student leaders also encourages positive peer influence. To further shape student behaviour, the ministry launched the Character Building for the Madani Generation pilot programme in 2024. Focusing on values, discipline, patriotism and volunteerism, it aims to build students' resilience against negative influences like gangsterism. Following encouraging results, the initiative was expanded across all ministry institutions in 2025—from preschool to post-secondary—as part of efforts to foster safe, disciplined and student-centred schools. Meanwhile, students suspended for misconduct can take part in the 'Bangkit Bermaruah' community service programme, which offers a restorative approach to rehabilitation through structured outreach activities. Fadhlina emphasised that cooperation among schools, parents, police, local communities and education offices remains vital, adding that disciplinary action should not deprive students of their right to learn. 'The ministry urges all members of society to help tackle gangsterism. Parents play a crucial role in guiding and monitoring their children alongside schools,' she said.
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
From setbacks to success: Henry Gurney School gives 'Adam' a second chance
MELAKA: A 19-year-old prospect at Henry Gurney School in Telok Mas has proven that with determination and focus, one can succeed regardless of one's circumstances. Adam was sent to the juvenile rehabilitation school in 2022 and was allowed to sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination last year despite setbacks, including not having identification documents due to a late birth registration. He said he was emotionally distressed due to his unresolved citizenship status, which hindered him from sitting for the examination. However, last year, Adam- slated to be released this July -managed to take the exam while awaiting the issuance of his identification card. "I enjoyed studying, but I faced many obstacles in regular school due to the absence of an identification card and high school fees. "Here, I was given the chance to learn and make up for my past mistakes," he told reporters here today. Adam scored 6 As and was today honoured with the Best SPM Student Award 2024 at the appreciation ceremony for Integrity Schools and Henry Gurney schools, officiated by Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons (Security and Correctional) Datuk Ibrisam Abdul Rahman. He said he is determined to change his future and hopes to study law to pursue his dream of becoming a syariah lawyer. "Alhamdulillah, I managed to score As in Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics, Science, History, Tasawur Islam and Islamic Education out of the eight subjects I took," he said, adding that success requires focus and discipline in the pursuit of knowledge. Despite suffering from frequent fevers and migraines while preparing for the exam, Adam said he remained committed to his studies and focused on memorising formulas. "I want to repay my aunt, who has raised me since I was a child. "She is now 75 years old and has sacrificed so much to provide me with food, care, and love after I lost my parents at a young age," he said. Adam expressed hope that young people would stay resilient and seize second chances as an opportunity to grow, rebuild, and create a better future for themselves. – Bernama
Barnama
22-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
From Setbacks To Success: Henry Gurney School Gives Adam A Second Chance
GENERAL MELAKA, May 22 (Bernama) -- A 19-year-old prospect at Henry Gurney School in Telok Mas has proven that with determination and focus, one can succeed regardless of one's circumstances. Adam was sent to the juvenile rehabilitation school in 2022 and was allowed to sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination last year despite setbacks, including not having identification documents due to a late birth registration. He said he was emotionally distressed due to his unresolved citizenship status, which hindered him from sitting for the examination. However, last year, Adam—slated to be released this July—managed to take the exam while awaiting the issuance of his identification card. "I enjoyed studying but faced many obstacles in regular school due to not having an identification card and high school fees. Here, I was given the chance to learn and make up for my past mistakes," he told reporters here today. Adam scored 6 As and was today honoured with the Best SPM Student Award 2024 at the appreciation ceremony for Integrity Schools and Henry Gurney schools, officiated by Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons (Security and Correctional) Datuk Ibrisam Abdul Rahman. He said he is determined to change his future and hopes to study law to pursue his dream of becoming a syariah lawyer. "Alhamdulillah, I managed to score As in Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics, Science, History, Tasawur Islam and Islamic Education out of the eight subjects I took," he said, adding that success requires focus and discipline in the pursuit of knowledge. Despite suffering from frequent fevers and migraines while preparing for the exam, Adam said he remained committed to his studies and focused on memorising formulas.
The Star
24-04-2025
- Politics
- The Star
‘SPM 2024 absentees down due to interventions'
PUTRAJAYA: There were fewer absentees for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 compared to the previous year, says Education Ministry director-general Datuk Azman Adnan. He said the decline was the result of various interventions carried out by the ministry to encourage students to attend and sit for the examination. He also said the number of candidates from educational institutions under the ministry dropped from 8,676 in 2023 to 6,246 this time around. Among the initiatives introduced, he added, were the activation of the Students at Risk Intervention Task Force, home visits (ziarah cakna), daily monitoring by schools, and early detection of students at risk of falling behind since Form Four. 'These measures have successfully raised candidates' awareness of the importance of sitting for the SPM examination and ensured that support from the surrounding community was also mobilised to encourage candidates to sit for their examination,' he said when announcing the SPM 2024 results analysis yesterday. Azman also said that 57.8% of those absent from educational institutions under the ministry were working. Another 35.5% were absent due to family-related issues, 4.7% due to health problems, and the remainder for other reasons, he added. The National Average Grade (GPN) improved to 4.49 in 2024, compared to 4.60 the previous year. A lower GPN score indicates better overall performance. The GPN for urban and rural candidates stood at 4.47 and 4.92, respectively, marking an improvement compared to the previous year's scores of 4.58 and 5.01. For the third consecutive year, candidates from the Integrity Schools – located in correctional centres – and the Henry Gurney Schools under the Prisons Department achieved a 100% pass rate. Azman said about 355,933 (94%) of the candidates qualified for the SPM certificate, an increase from 93.5% in 2022. 'This is the best result since 2013, when passing Bahasa Melayu and History became compulsory to qualify for the certificate,' he added. He also said the number of candidates scoring all As rose to 14,179 (3.7%), up from 11,713 (3.1%) in 2023. Additionally, 136,791 candidates (36.1%) obtained at least a pass (minimum grade E) in all subjects taken, an increase from 35.2% in 2023. Overall, he said that compared with SPM 2023, the SPM 2024 results showed that 59 subjects recorded improved performance, 30 showed a decline, and one subject remained unchanged. Meanwhile, in KAJANG, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek noted an increase in students scoring at least a grade E in their exams. 'We are very proud to see these results. 'We also hope this improvement will motivate teachers to focus even more on the quality of teaching,' she said when visiting SMK Convent Kajang yesterday. She added that the ministry would continue efforts to improve results, especially in areas closely linked to performance, which are already on its radar. I believe there are many segments for improvement, and we take these matters seriously to ensure future results are even better,' she said. She also said that since last year, the ministry has implemented interventions to ensure the pass rate continues to rise. Fadhlina also took a moment to share her child's SPM achievement. 'I'm also happy as my child achieved 8As. Alhamdulillah,' she said.
