KANGAR: The Perlis government has rejected applications by two private tahfiz schools in the state for failing to meet building safety requirements, including the Fire and Rescue Department's safety standards. State Islamic Affairs Committee chairman Khairi Hassan said two other tahfiz schools in Perlis were found to be operating without having registered with the authorities. He said there are nine registered private tahfiz schools currently operating in Perlis. “The Perlis Islamic Religious Department (JAIPs) and myself are constantly meeting with tahfiz administrators and making periodical visits to the schools. “At the federal level, the Islamic Education Coordination Advisory Board (Lepai) has recommended a special co-curriculum for Islamic religious schools and tahfiz schools.

Source: New Strait Times September 15, 2017 04:41 UTC