By Norrasyidah Arshad
SHAH ALAM, March 24 — Over 400 tahfiz schools across the state are participating in the 2.0 training programme organised by the Selangor Quran Tahfiz Institution (Pitas).
State executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Mohd Fahmi Ngah said this represents approximately 80 per cent of the 606 identified private religious schools in the state.
“We will identify the strict conditions set by local authorities to address the issues (of unauthorised operations). I am even prepared to meet with the state executive councillor (for local government) and local authorities to discuss the matter and ensure they (unauthorised schools) obtain the necessary operating permits.
“However, any centres in the know that they do not meet the specified requirement must cease operations. They should find a new location, and we are ready to assist them for the well-being of the tahfiz students,” he told the press after officiating the 18th Selangor Huffaz Ijtimak programme and the Pitas Silver Jubilee celebration at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, here yesterday.
Previously, the state government, through the Islamic Religious Affairs Department (Jais), had introduced a programme to leagalise private tahfiz institutions and ensure that they meet the minimum planning permission requirements set by local authorities.
The initiative allows private tahfiz operators to continue their operations temporarily before receiving assistance from Jais.
Meanwhile, Fahmi said the participation of tahfiz schools in the Pitas initiative helps to ensure the safety of their members and facilitates the management in receiving contributions from various parties.
