Sultan calls for education reform in Brunei religious schools

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah speaking with officials of the Ministry of Religious Affairs during the visit to the ministry. - BB

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network): During an unannounced visit to the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) in Jalan Dewan Majlis on Wednesday (Sept 27), the monarch not only emphasised the urgency of strengthening teaching psychology among religious educators but also expressed reservations regarding the curriculum’s content.

The sultan stressed the need for a comprehensive reevaluation, advocating for a shift from the subject of “Tarikh” to “Tarikh Islam,” making it a mandatory component of the curriculum.