Kelantan wants tighter rules after student firecracker injury
State executive councillor for education, higher learning, green technology, digital, and innovation, Wan Roslan Wan Hamat, said this is to ensure that incidents such as playing with firecrackers in school areas, particularly in dormitories, which could lead to injuries, do not recur.
“Dormitory rules already exist, but we need to...
The Kelantan government has directed all schools under Yayasan Islam Kelantan (YIK) to strengthen and revise their dormitory regulations to prevent disciplinary misconduct that could lead to student injuries.
State executive councillor for education, higher learning, green technology, digital, and innovation, Wan Roslan Wan Hamat, said this is to ensure that incidents such as playing with firecrackers in school areas, particularly in dormitories, which could lead to injuries, do not recur.
“Dormitory rules already exist, but we need to strengthen and tighten them further. Schools must also carry out more frequent spot checks, especially during festive seasons.
“The recent case at a religious school in Jeli was an isolated one; out of 30,000 students, only one committed such an offence.
“However, it still warrants attention, as it resulted in permanent disability for the student involved,” he told a press conference after the announcement of the 2024 SPM results for YIK schools at the YIK Office in Tunjong, Kota Bharu, yesterday.
On March 24, a student at a religious school in Jeli lost part of his left finger, resulting in permanent disability, while two of his friends sustained injuries after allegedly playing with modified firecrackers.
Meanwhile, Wan Roslan said 192 candidates under YIK obtained between 9As and 12As in the SPM, with 80 of them achieving straight As in all subjects.
“In terms of percentage, the full pass rate for the 2024 SPM was 97.50 percent compared to 96.65 percent in 2023, showing an increase of 0.86 percent. Based on a detailed analysis, 42 schools recorded a 100 percent pass rate.
“According to the School Average Grade, the top-performing schools were Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Darul Saadah, Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Wal Qiraat, and Maahad Sains Tok Guru,” he said.
- Bernama
