Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama

Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) or National Islamic Secondary School (Arabic: المدرسة الثانوية الوطنية الدينية) is a type of institutional group of education established and managed by the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE). SMKA forms Religious Education Institution (IPA) with two other types of institutional group of education, which are Government-funded Religious School (SABK) and normal secondary schools with Religious Stream Class (KAA)

History

An idea to establish SMKA was inspired by the then MOE Director for Islamic Education, Nik Mohammed Mohyideen Wan Musa. It was coincide with the aspiration of MOE and the Muslim community who realised its benefit. Several efforts were made before, including assistance to independent Islamic schools and recommendation to them to apply new system.

The establishment of SMKA was in line with the effort to modernise Malaysian education system on that time. Improvements of Islamic education system in Islamic schools were in accordance with current developments as well. Thus, an idea inspired by Nik Mohammed Mohyideen was turned to reality by Dr. Abdul Hamid Othman and Zainal Abidin Abdul Kadir, both were top officials responsible for Islamic affairs in Malaysia.

In 1970s, independent Islamic schools were not received well from the public due to unorganised administrative system and the lack of facilities, while the people's awareness towards education increased at the same time. Therefore, MOE consulted with state governments in Peninsular Malaysia to adjust administrative and curricular system in Islamic schools with those in daily schools.

Most of Islamic schools, before this, emphasise Islamic studies and Arabic language too much without giving attention to other subjects available in daily schools like science, mathematics, geography and history. This was due to the inability of Islamic schools to provide laboratories. Consequently, graduates of Islamic schools were less competitive in human resources market and current challenges faced by the people.

In 1977, MOE established SMKA, took over 11 state and independent Islamic schools and gave them the status of SMKA.[1] Since then, the number of SMKAs has increased due to the building and opening of new SMKAs all over Malaysia (like a number of SMKAs in Malaysia) and promotion of status from normal secondary school to SMKA (as in the case of SMKA Tun Perak in Jasin, Melaka which was a normal secondary school before 2012).[2]

However, a small number of SMKAs have lost its status due to promotion of status to a Fully Residential School (like SBPI Jempol in Batu Kikir, Negeri Sembilan, which was previously SMKA Jempol sometimes in 2002) and return to the respective State Government (as in the case of SMKA Tun Ahmad Zaidi in Kuching, Sarawak in 2012).

As of 2019, Malaysia has 60 SMKAs. The newest SMKAs opened in Malaysia have been SMKA Pagoh, Johor (which was opened in January 2018) and SMKA Jerlun, Kedah (which was opened in January 2019).

Features

SMKA is different comparing to other secondary schools. SMKA is a place for those who want to learn and practice Islamic culture, not only through the teaching and learning of Arabic language, Jawi and Quranic skills, but also activities applying Islamic values. SMKA students, upon their graduation, have a wide chance to further their studies locally and internationally in various fields. Consequently, SMKA will be able not only to produce wise and accountable Islamic preacher, but also to produce experts who understand Islam.

Admission

Admission of new students to SMKAs are executed by the State Education Department's Islamic Education Sector and is open to all Muslim students studying in Malaysian public and private schools. Requirements may be different according to the need of such state, but a general and centralised instruction on admission to SMKAs was provided by the MOE Islamic Education Division. As a small number of SMKAs hold Tahfiz Model Ulul Albab (TMUA) additional status, candidates need to be able to memorise a page of al-Quran in 45 to 50 minutes.

Form 1

A candidate must be not more than 13 years old in age, get a good result in Primary School Evaluation Test or equivalent, pass Fardhu Ain Basic Test (PAFA) conducted in Standard 6, active in co-curricular activities in Standard 6, be able to read al-Quran and write Jawi script, know how to perform Salah and pass the Entrance Test.

Form 4

A candidate must be not more than 16 years old in age, get a good result in Form 3 Assessment (including at least Grade B in Arabic Language and Islamic Education subjects), pass PAFA conducted in Form 3, active in co-curricular activities, be able to read al-Quran and write Jawi script, know how to perform Salah and pass the Entrance Test.

Lower Form 6

A candidate must be between 17 and 20 years old in age, pass in Malaysian Certificate of Education examination (including at least Grade B in Malay and History subjects and at least Grade E in Quran and Sunnah Studies, Sharia Education and Arabic Language subjects) and pass PAFA conducted in Form 5.

List of SMKA

As of 2018, SMKAs are as follows:

No. Name of School Shortform Status Location Est. Motto Official website
1 SMKA Arau SMKAA TMUA Arau, Perlis 1933 Ilmu, Usaha, Jaya
2 SMKA (P) Alawiyah SMKAP SKK Kangar, Perlis 1947 Ilmu Asas Taqwa
3 SMKA Kedah SMKAK SKK, TMUA[3] Alor Setar, Kedah 1984 Ketekunan Asas Kejayaan
4 SMKA Baling SMKAB – Baling, Kedah 1996 Berilmu, Beramal, Bertaqwa
5 SMKA Sik SMKAS SKK Sik, Kedah 1998 Beriman, Berilmu, Beramal –
6 SMKA Yan SMKAY – Yan, Kedah 1997 Berilmu, Beramal, Berjihad
7 SMKA al-Irshad SMAI SBT Kepala Batas, Penang 1977 الإيمان أساس النجاح –
8 SMKA Sheikh Abdullah Fahim[4] SMKANT SKK, TMUA Nibong Tebal, Penang 1995 Iman, Amal, Taqwa –
9 SMKA al-Mashoor (L) SMASH SKK Air Itam, Penang 1916 Beriman dan Berilmu –
10 SMKA (P) al-Mashoor SMASH – Georgetown, Penang 1916 Beriman dan Berilmu –
11 SMKA Sultan Azlan Shah KASAS SKK Bota, Perak 1984 Berilmu, Beramal, Bertaqwa –
12 SMKA Slim River SMKASR – Slim River, Perak 1993 Berilmu, Beriman, Beramal –
13 SMKA Kerian KERIS TMUA Semanggol, Perak 1999 Istiqamah Cemerlang –
14 SMKA Tun Hajah Rahah[5] – SKK Sabak Bernam, Selangor 1983 Disiplin Teras Kejayaan –
15 SMKA Kuala Selangor KUSISS SKK Kuala Selangor, Selangor 1994 Iman, Ilmu, Amal –
16 SMKA Maahad Hamidiah MAHISS SKK Kajang, Selangor 1977 إن العلم نور –
17 SMKA Kuala Lumpur SMKAKL TMUA Kepong, Kuala Lumpur 1988 Berilmu, Beramal, Berbakti
18 SMKA Putrajaya SMAPUTRA SKK Precinct 11, Putrajaya 2011 Berilmu, Beriman, Berintegriti
19 SMKA Sheikh Hj. Mohd. Said SMKA SHAMS SKK Seremban, Negeri Sembilan 1959 Dunia dan Akhirat Tuntutan Hidup
20 SMKA Dato' Hj. Abu Hassan Sail SEMADAH SKK, TMUA Pedas, Negeri Sembilan 1995 Cemerlang di Dunia, Sejahtera di Akhirat –
21 SMKA Sharifah Rodziah SHAHROD SBT Telok Mas, Malacca 1977 Al-Amanah
22 SMKA Sultan Muhammad SULTAN SKK Batu Berendam, Malacca 1967 Ilmu Punca Kejayaan
23 SMKA Tun Perak[2] – – Jasin, Malacca 1965 Maju Terus
24 SMKA Maahad Muar MAAHAD SKK, TMUA Muar, Johor 1963 العلم، الإيمان، العمل
25 SMKA Segamat SEMANGAT – Segamat, Johor 1988 العلم، الإيمان، العمل
26 SMKA Johor Bahru SMKAJB SKK Johor Bahru, Johor 1997 Beriman, Berilmu, Beramal –
27 SMKA Bandar Penawar – – Kota Tinggi, Johor 1993 Al-Falah
28 SMKA Pagoh – – Pagoh, Johor 2017 – –
29 SMKA Tengku Ampuan Hajjah Afzan SMKA TAHAP SKK Jerantut, Pahang 1984 Baca, Amal, Hayati
30 SMKA Pahang SMKAP SKK Muadzam Shah, Pahang 1996 Berilmu, Bertaqwa –
31 SMKA Sheikh Abdul Malek SHAMS SKK Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu 1984 اقرا، أسجد، اقترب
32 SMKA Dato' Haji Abbas SMKADHA SKK Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu 1953 العلم نور –
33 SMKA Wataniah SMKAWA SKK Besut, Terengganu 1950 العلم أساس العلى
34 SMKA Durian Guling SMKADG SKK Marang, Terengganu 1954 Belajar Berjasa –
35 SMKA Nurul Ittifaq SMKANI – Besut, Terengganu 1930 العلم أساس التقدم –
36 SMKA Kuala Abang SMKAKA SKK Dungun, Terengganu 1997 Al-Ihsan Hati Bestari –
37 SMKA Naim Lilbanat SMART NAIM SBT Kota Bharu, Kelantan 1941 Islam Suluh Tamadun –
38 SMKA Falahiah SMKAF – Kota Bharu, Kelantan 1939 نور على نور –
39 SMKA Wataniah – SKK Machang, Kelantan – Ilmu, Iman, Amal –
40 SMKA Melor – SKK Kota Bharu, Kelantan 1990 Iman, Amal, Taqwa –
41 SMKA Tok Bachok ToBaNISS SKK, TMUA Bachok, Kelantan – Beriman, Beristiqamah –
42 SMKA Lati – SKK Pasir Mas, Kelantan 2002 Beriman, Berilmu, Beramal –
43 SMKA Tun Ahmadshah TUNAS – Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 1988 Berilmu, Beramal, Bertaqwa –
44 SMKA Kota Kinabalu SMKAKK TMUA Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 1990 Berilmu, Beriman, Beramal –
45 SMKA Limauan SMALNIS – Papar, Sabah 1977 Beramal dan Bertaqwa –
46 SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha SMKA TDM – Papar, Sabah 2003 Berilmu, Beriman, Bertaqwa –
47 SMKA Mohamad Ali SEMEKAR – Ranau, Sabah 1989 Berilmu, Beramal, Bertaqwa –
48 SMKA Tun Said SMATS KB – Kota Belud, Sabah 2001 Beriman, Berilmu, Beramal –
49 SMKA Keningau SEMAKEN – Keningau, Sabah 2013 Berilmu, Beramal, Bertaqwa
50 SMKA Tun Juhar SEMAJU – Sandakan, Sabah 1989 Tauhid Asas Iman –
51 SMKA Tun Sakaran SMATS Semporna – Semporna, Sabah 1983 من جد وجد –
52 SMKA Sheikh Hj. Othman Abdul Wahab SMKA SHOAW – Kuching, Sarawak 1976 Berilmu, Beramal, Bertaqwa
53 SMKA Matang 2 SAMAKu – Kuching, Sarawak 1985 Ilmu, Iman, Amal
54 SMKA Sibu SMKAS – Sibu, Sarawak 1985 Berilmu, Bertaqwa, Berbakti –
55 SMKA Miri SMKAMi – Miri, Sarawak 1985 Berjihad dan Bertaqwa –
56 SMKA Limbang SMKALim – Limbang, Sarawak 1985 Beriman, Berilmu, Beramal –
57 SMKA Igan SMKAI – Mukah, Sarawak 1985 Berilmu, Beriman, Beramal –
58 SMKA Saratok SMK ASAR – Saratok, Sarawak 2002 Berilmu, Beriman, Beramal, Bertaqwa –

References
  1. "Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA)". Portal Rasmi Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (in Malay). Ministry of Education, Malaysia. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  2. "SMK Tun Perak kini SMK Agama". Utusan Malaysia. 9 May 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  3. TMUA stands for Tahfiz Model Ulul Albab, a status given to a school by MOE to organise Tahfiz al-Quran programme for its students.
  4. Abdul Rohim, Andi; Azudin, Ammar Yas (30 January 2016). "SMKA Nibong Tebal kini SMKA Sheikh Abdullah Fahim". Malaysia Aktif. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  5. Mohd., Hariz (17 June 2016). "SMKA Sabak Bernam is now SMKA Tun Hajah Rahah". New Straits Times. Retrieved 5 August 2016.

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