SMK 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). As at 2018, there are 58 SMKAs all over Malaysia.

History

An idea to establish SMKA was inspired by the then Islamic Education Director of MOE, 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]

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 students to SMKA is controlled jointly by MOE and State Education Department. Minimum qualifications must be made by a candidate in order to secure a place in SMKA.

Form 1

A candidate must:

  • Be a Malaysian Muslim;
  • Get at least 2 As and 3 Bs in Primary School Evaluation Test (UPSR) and pass its Fardhu Ain test;
  • Be able to read Al-Quran and write Jawi;
  • Know how to perform prayers;
  • Be 13 or below in age; and
  • Pass the Entrance Test when conducted.

Form 4

A candidate must:

  • Be a Malaysian Muslim;
  • Pass in Form 3 Assessment (PT3) and pass its Fardhu Ain test;
  • Get at least B in Islamic education and Arabic language subjects, and C in other subjects in PT3; and
  • Be 16 or below in age.

Lower Form 6

A candidate must:

  • Be a Malaysian Muslim;
  • Pass in Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) examination;
  • Get at least B in Malay and Arabic languages, and E in Studies of al-Quran and as-Sunnah and Sharia in SPM examination; and
  • Between 17 and 20 in age.

List of SMKA

As in 2018, SMKAs are as follows:

No. Name of School Shortform Status Location Est. Motto Official website
1 SMKA Arau SMKAA – Arau, Perlis 1933 Ilmu, Usaha, Jaya
2 SMKA (P) Alawiyah SMKAP SKK Kangar, Perlis 1947 Ilmu Asas Taqwa
3 SMKA Kedah SMKAK SKK, TMUA[2] 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[3] 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[4] – 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[5] – – Jasin, Malacca 1965 Maju Terus
24 SMKA Maahad Muar – 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 SMKATB 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 – – Kota Belud, Sabah 2001 Beriman, Berilmu, Beramal –
49 SMKA Keningau SEMAKEN – Keningau, Sabah 2013 Berilmu, Beramal, Bertaqwa
50 SMKA Tun Juhar SMATJU – Sandakan, Sabah 1989 Tauhid Asas Iman –
51 SMKA Tun Sakaran SMATS – 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. ↑ TMUA stands for Tahfiz Model Ulul Albab, a status given to a school by MOE to organise Tahfiz al-Quran programme for its students.
  3. ↑ Abdul Rohim, Andi; Azudin, Ammar Yas (30 January 2016). "SMKA Nibong Tebal kini SMKA Sheikh Abdullah Fahim". Malaysia Aktif. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  4. ↑ Mohd., Hariz (17 June 2016). "SMKA Sabak Bernam is now SMKA Tun Hajah Rahah". New Straits Times. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  5. ↑ "SMK Tun Perak kini SMK Agama". Utusan Malaysia. 9 May 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2016.

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