Asyraf: Getting tahfiz schools registered is a major challenge

KUALA LUMPUR: Getting private religious schools (tahfiz) to register with state religious departments is a major challenge in the Government's bid to streamline its standards nationwide.

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (pic) said the proposed National Tahfiz Education Policy, a draft of which has been submitted to the Council of Rulers, focuses on developing religious schools to suit the needs of current times.