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Abandoned college building becomes Islamic school
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Abandoned college building becomes Islamic school

From Utusan Malaysia · (1h ago) Malay Positive tone

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A new Islamic secondary school, SMIDI Hulu Terengganu, is being developed on the site of a former abandoned college.
  • The project, valued at RM35 million, is expected to be completed by July 2028.
  • The site previously housed the Kolej Islam Sains dan Teknologi (KIST), which failed to operate and lay abandoned for several years.

A significant development is underway in Hulu Terengganu with the establishment of the Sekolah Menengah Islam Darul Iman (SMIDI). This new RM35 million project will breathe new life into a site that has been dormant for years, transforming the former Kolej Islam Sains dan Teknologi (KIST) campus into a center for Islamic education. The KIST project, once envisioned with a RM50 million budget, unfortunately, never became operational and was left abandoned for nearly a decade.

The revival of this site for educational purposes is a testament to the commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure in the region. The successful completion of SMIDI Hulu Terengganu by July 2028 will not only provide much-needed educational facilities but also repurpose a derelict area, turning a symbol of past failure into a beacon of future learning and development.

This initiative underscores the importance placed on Islamic education within Terengganu and Malaysia. By investing in institutions like SMIDI, the state aims to nurture future generations with strong moral and academic foundations. The transformation of the abandoned KIST site into a functional school highlights a pragmatic approach to development, ensuring that resources are utilized effectively for the benefit of the community.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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