Johor bahru: The Johor state government is committed to improving education through the Sekolah Rintis Bangsa Johor (SRBJ) initiative, demonstrating that daily schools can achieve excellence with proper planning and focused execution. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi emphasized that the SRBJ initiative is a testament to the state government's dedication to ensuring that every student can enjoy quality education, positioning Johor as a leader in high-standard daily school education.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the SRBJ initiative is not just a model school but a new benchmark for education in the state. It aims to provide every student with the opportunity to receive holistic, quality, and world-class education. The initiative focuses on mastering the English language while maintaining the importance of the Malay language, strengthening skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), character development, and employability. It also includes competency assessments that align with international standards, in line with the Ministry of Education's policies.
Four schools have been selected to become SRBJs starting in the 2025/2026 school session: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Seri Kota Puteri 2 and Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Seri Kota Puteri 4 in Pasir Gudang, as well as SMK Tasek Utara and SK Tasek Utara in Johor Bahru, in collaboration with the Johor State Education Department. This initiative is the brainchild of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, who graciously visited Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tasek Utara to observe the initial implementation of the programme.
During the visit, Tunku Ismail also had the opportunity to inspect key facilities that have been upgraded, including pilot classrooms, science laboratories, resource centres, and exploration rooms. Onn Hafiz added that the SRBJ project involves a total allocation of RM54 million, with RM31.22 million allocated for Phase One and RM22.78 million for Phase Two, covering infrastructure upgrades and the implementation of high-impact educational modules.