KLUANG, Sept 20 – The government plans to establish a new MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) specifically for the children of Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel, aiming to provide more educational opportunities for them.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said this new addition will increase the total number of MRSMs in the country to 58.
It will be the second MRSM dedicated to MAF families following the one at Terendak Camp, Melaka.
“We will discuss with the Defence Ministry (Mindef) and its minister (Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin) to determine a suitable location.
“We will decide whether to utilise an existing, non-operational MRSM, or construct a new facility, which could take up to 48 months,” Ahmad Zahid told reporters after a visit to Mahkota Camp here, accompanied by Mohamed Khaled.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) Minister, said the new MRSM will include the Ulul Albab programme, alongside catering to students’ academic interests.
