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Perak Sultan hails Orang Asli school as vital investment in community's future
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Perak Sultan hails Orang Asli school as vital investment in community's future

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The establishment of SMAR Nurul Hidayah, a religious secondary school for the Orang Asli community in Perak, Malaysia, is seen as a long-term investment in their future.
  • Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah highlighted the school's role in advancing human capital and Islamic education among the indigenous people.
  • The school, which began as a religious study center, has evolved over 32 years to offer a comprehensive curriculum combining academic and religious learning.

Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah of Perak has lauded the establishment of Sekolah Menengah Agama Rakyat (SMAR) Nurul Hidayah, emphasizing its significance as a long-term investment in the future of the Orang Asli (indigenous people) community in the state. The Sultan stated that the school marks a crucial milestone in enhancing human capital development and Islamic education for the Orang Asli.

Beginning as a center for Islamic propagation and religious studies, SMAR Nurul Hidayah has grown over more than three decades into the first institution in Perak to offer a unified curriculum encompassing both academic and religious subjects. "After more than three decades, this school has forged a legacy and history, and achieved success in developing the Orang Asli community, especially in Perak," the Sultan remarked during the school's official opening ceremony.

After more than three decades, this school has forged a legacy and history, and achieved success in developing the Orang Asli community, especially in Perak.

— Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin ShahThe Sultan reflecting on the school's long-standing impact.

He noted that the event celebrated 32 years of the school's existence, founded on February 11, 1994, to meet the aspirations of a community requiring support. The Sultan also acknowledged the commitment of the Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk) in realizing the national vision of providing equal educational opportunities for all children, regardless of their background or location.

Education is the main key that opens the door to progress, shapes character, strengthens identity, and elevates the dignity of a society.

— Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin ShahThe Sultan highlighting the importance of education.

"Education is the main key that opens the door to progress, shapes character, strengthens identity, and elevates the dignity of a society," Sultan Nazrin stated. He added that the nobility derived from knowledge not only brings worldly honor but also brings individuals closer to Allah and benefits society.

The Sultan also paid tribute to the late Ustaz Haji Halimin Abdolah, who initiated the school's founding when he served as the State Islamic Missionary Supervisor. The school originated with Quranic and Fardu Ain classes in a village surau, expanding through community efforts, waqf donations, and support from MAIPk, the Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk), and the Orang Asli community. The school plays a strategic role in Perak's educational landscape by developing human capital.

The nobility derived from knowledge not only brings worldly honor but also brings individuals closer to Allah and benefits society.

— Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin ShahThe Sultan discussing the spiritual and societal benefits of knowledge.
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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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