Sultan Nazrin Officiates SK Seri Serdang In Sitiawan

LUMUT, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah officiated the Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Serdang in Sitiawan here today.

Also present were Raja Permaisuri of Perak Tuanku Zara Salim and Raja Di Hilir Perak Raja Iskandar Dzurkarnain Sultan Idris Shah.

Their Royal Highnesses arrived at 11.15 am, accompanied by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and his wife Datin Seri Aezer Zubin.

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir and Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad were also in attendance.

In her speech, Fadhlina said Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Serdang began operating on Jan 13, 2023, on a 2.8-hectare site with a construction cost of RM19 million.

“At present, the school has 611 pupils from preschool to Year Six, representing Malaysia’s diverse communities and cultures.

“They are guided by 42 dedicated teachers, assisted by five support staff,” she said, adding that the yearly increase in student enrolment reflects the community’s confidence in the quality of education offered.

Fadhlina also said the state’s education development is being driven by teachers and the Education Ministry through the State Education Department, including reforms in policy, curriculum planning and major agendas, such as integrating 21st-century teaching and learning practices.

“The ministry remains committed to ensuring that every policy and implementation focuses on student outcomes.

“Our goal is not only to produce pupils who excel academically and in co-curricular activities but also to shape individuals with strong character, identity and values, who are well-rounded, resilient and equipped with effective communication skills to face future challenges,” she said.

-- BERNAMA