BUKIT MERTAJAM, 18 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Works (KKR) is exploring infrastructure improvements and digital learning facilities at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Sheikh Tahir Jalaluddin in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, under its proposed MADANI Adopted School Programme.
Ministry Secretary-General Dato’ Seri Azman Ibrahim visited the school on Saturday (17 October) to assess its infrastructure needs and existing learning facilities.
The visit formed part of efforts to identify potential improvements that could provide students with a safer, more comfortable and conducive learning environment.
Beyond physical infrastructure, the proposed initiative also focuses on strengthening digital education through improved technology facilities and smart learning tools.
Among the areas being considered are digital literacy, exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) and the use of technology to support teaching and learning.
The ministry said these improvements could be pursued through strategic cooperation involving KKR, relevant agencies and the school community.
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The initiative aims to equip students with technological knowledge and skills while encouraging innovation and preparing them for future educational and career opportunities.
KKR also emphasised the importance of leadership engagement, responsive action and effective follow-up in ensuring that proposed improvements translate into meaningful outcomes.
The ministry highlighted its “We Build More Than Infrastructure” approach, which extends beyond physical development to supporting education, knowledge and human capital development.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Kerja Raya Malaysia, the visit was conducted to assess the school’s needs and explore its potential inclusion in the MADANI Adopted School Programme – The Capital Post
