Pahang Sultan opens first state religious school in Cameron Highlands
The school officially began operations on Jan 4, 2026, with an inaugural intake of 14 Year One pupils and is currently staffed by seven teachers.
CAMERON HIGHLANDS - Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today officially opened the first Pahang Islamic Religious Primary School (SRAIN) at its temporary premises in Golden Hill, Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands.
His Royal Highness arrived at the school at 10.20am and was received by Pahang Islamic Religious Department (JAIP) director Datuk Ahmad Khirrizal Ab Rahman.
Also present was the State Islamic Religious Affairs, Rural Development and Orang Asli Affairs Committee Datuk Seri Syed Ibrahim Syed Ahmad.
At the event, Al-Sultan Abdullah was briefed on the establishment and planning of the school, as well as presented donations from the Pahang Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council, amounting to RM1270,402 for the purchase of a van, RM11,000 from Bank Rakyat for the purchase of a smart board and 14 tablets through the zakat programme of Tablet Genius Sdn Bhd.
Speaking to reporters afterwards, Ahmad Khirrizal said JAIP intends to expand the SRAIN model to other districts in Pahang.
"We have plans to establish similar schools in other districts. The next location may be Kuantan, before expanding to other districts across the state.
"Our goal is to have a Pahang Islamic Religious Primary School in every district, managed directly by JAIP,” he said.
Commenting on a proposal raised by the Sultan during the briefing session, Ahmad Khirrizal said JAIP would work towards introducing Chinese language studies into the school curriculum.
"The department will strive to realise Al-Sultan Abdullah’s aspiration. We will identify qualified teaching personnel to implement the programme at the school, insya-Allah,” he said.
He added that plans are already underway to construct a permanent campus for SRAIN at Taman Royal Lily, in the Cameron Highlands.
"The proposed development will cover an area of 10 acres and will form part of an integrated project alongside the construction of a new mosque complex in Cameron Highlands,” he said.
The establishment of SRAIN in the Cameron Highlands reflects Al-Sultan Abdullah’s vision of developing well-structured and high-quality Islamic educational institutions comprising both primary and secondary schools to meet the educational needs of the Muslim community in the highlands.
The school officially began operations on Jan 4, 2026, with an inaugural intake of 14 Year One pupils and is currently staffed by seven teachers.
The school offers the National Primary School Standard Curriculum (KSSR), Quran and Fardu Ain Classes (KAFA), as well as the Special Al-Quran Memorisation Programme (Tahfiz), providing students with both academic and religious education under one institution. - BERNAMA
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