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Malay Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
No power, broken toilets: MARA approves RM1.15m for Kubang Pasu MRSM repairs after parents complain (VIDEO)
ALOR SETAR, July 13 — Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has approved an allocation of RM1.15 million to completely repair the Kubang Pasu MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) in Jitra this year. Its chairman, Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said, RM800,000 was allocated for the upgrade of equipment for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning, and that repairs would include upgrades to furniture in the academic block, waterproofing, courtyards, walkways and recreational areas as well as sports courts. 'RM180,000 is allocated for maintenance of the dormitories and student facilities, ceilings, toilets, closets, water tanks, food court and pest control as well as a UPS Server system costing RM50,000. 'Also, RM70,000 is allocated for electrical maintenance and basic amenities and RM50,000 for the maintenance of teachers' quarters,' he posted on Facebook yesterday. He said he had visited Kubang Pasu MRSM today and ensured immediate action would be taken after receiving a lot of social media comments from parents urging him to visit the junior college, as well as feedback on the lack of electricity supply and damaged facilities in the dormitories. He stressed that the junior college management should expedite the repairs for the comfort of students and teachers, adding that MARA's senior management would continue to monitor to ensure all approved projects would truly benefit the Kubang Pasu MRSM's students and staff. — Bernama
Barnama
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Discipline Key To MRSM Ulul Albab Felda Trolak's Victory In Prague
IPOH, June 24 (Bernama) -- Despite a tight study schedule, 53 students from the MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) Ulul Albab Felda Trolak proved that excellence is possible both in the classroom and on stage, earning the Golden Diploma Award at the 2025 International Wind Orchestra Festival in Prague, Czech Republic. MRSM Ulul Albab Felda Trolak principal Zeidi Zakaria said the students' commitment and discipline were key to their success, as all practice sessions had to be held after school hours. 'They practised only after school and in the evenings, and whenever there was a competition, they gave it their full attention, even with limited time. 'When they arrived in the Czech Republic, they only had two days to practise, but I was truly impressed with their performance, especially considering that 17 of them achieved a CGPA (cumulative grade point average) of 3.75 and above,' he said when contacted by Bernama today. He said all members of the MARESMAF Wind Orchestra (MAWO), aged between 14 and 17, were first introduced to orchestral music upon entering MRSM, with some coming from B40 families who had rarely been exposed to elite musical instruments. 'In European countries, children are introduced to musical instruments from a young age, whereas most MRSM students only start learning them in Form One, at the age of 13. 'We performed at an art school before the competition, and on that same day, they were awarding diplomas to their students. I noticed the youngest recipient was just nine years old, unlike in Malaysia, where students usually receive their diplomas at 20 or 21,' he said. In addition, Zeidi said Malaysia was the sole representative from Asia, while the other 10 participating teams were from Europe, including Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Iceland, the Czech Republic, Italy, Latvia, Germany, Poland and Croatia. 'We were quite humbled just looking at the physical build of their students on the opening day. They (MRSM students) may be physically small, but they displayed a strong will and determination,' he said.
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Missing MRSM student found safe in Terengganu
KUANTAN: A male student from MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) Tun Abdul Razak in Pekan, Pahang, who was reported missing after leaving home without his family's knowledge yesterday, was found safe in Chukai, Terengganu, this morning. Pahang police chief, Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman, confirmed that 13-year-old Anas Baihaqi Miqdad Johari was located at a relative's house at 7am today. "Based on the report received at 4pm yesterday, we interviewed the student's family members. "At 7am today, the student was located at a relative's house in Chukai, Kemaman, Terengganu, and he is safe. "Therefore, the missing person case is now considered resolved, and further investigations will continue to determine how the student ended up in Chukai," he said. Yahaya made the remarks during a press conference after the Monthly Police Assembly at the Pahang police contingent headquarters today. Earlier, media reports revealed that preliminary investigations indicated the teenager had expressed reluctance to return to the hostel, as he found it difficult being away from his family. Before the incident, the boy's 41-year-old mother reported that her son was last seen at home around 3.30pm, before she realised he was missing approximately half an hour later.
Malay Mail
05-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Cops search for 13-year-old MRSM Pekan student who went missing after refusing to return to hostel
KUANTAN, May 5 — A student of the MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) in Pekan, Pahang, has been reported missing after leaving home, believed to be due to his refusal to return to the school hostel. Kuantan district police chief ACP Wan Zahari Wan Busu said the boy's mother, 41, realised her 13-year-old son, Anas Baihaqi Miqdad Johari, was missing at around 4pm yesterday. He added that, according to the boy's mother, she had seen her son at home at 3.30pm, but by the time she checked again, he was no longer in his room. 'The complainant also searched the residential area for her son but was unable to locate him,' he said in a statement today. The boy was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, black track pants, and Puma sneakers. Wan Zahari said the investigation revealed that the teenager had told his mother he refused to return to the hostel, as he did not want to be away from his family. He said the teenager was found leaving the house with his younger brother's mobile phone, which remained reachable but calls went unanswered, along with a school backpack and about RM200 in cash. 'Anyone with information or who has seen this teenager is urged to contact the nearest police station,' he said. — Bernama
The Sun
05-05-2025
- The Sun
Teenager missing, believed to have left home after refusing to return to school hostel
KUANTAN: A student of the MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) in Pekan, Pahang, has been reported missing after leaving home, believed to be due to his refusal to return to the school hostel. Kuantan district police chief ACP Wan Zahari Wan Busu said the boy's mother, 41, realised her 13-year-old son, Anas Baihaqi Miqdad Johari, was missing at around 4 pm yesterday. He added that, according to the boy's mother, she had seen her son at home at 3.30 pm, but by the time she checked again, he was no longer in his room. 'The complainant also searched the residential area for her son but was unable to locate him,' he said in a statement today. The boy was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, black track pants, and Puma sneakers. Wan Zahari said the investigation revealed that the teenager had told his mother he refused to return to the hostel, as he did not want to be away from his family. He said the teenager was found leaving the house with his younger brother's mobile phone, which remained reachable but calls went unanswered, along with a school backpack and about RM200 in cash. 'Anyone with information or who has seen this teenager is urged to contact the nearest police station,' he said.
