KUALA LUMPUR: Henry Gurney Schools achieved a 100% pass rate in the 2024 SPM examinations, says Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.
The Deputy Home Minister said the schools’ rehabilitation and education approach equips students with academic qualifications and practical skills through technical and vocational training.
“These schools achieved a 100% pass rate, with 40% of students scoring at least one A,” he said during Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (Aug 13).
He attributed the results to collaboration between schools, educators and specialised intervention programmes.
“Our goal is to foster positive attitudes and resilience among the students,” he added.
Henry Gurney Schools serve as rehabilitation centres for young offenders managed by the Malaysian Prison Department.
They provide a structured environment offering education and life skills training.
The schools are in Teluk Mas, Melaka, Keningau, Sabah, Puncak Borneo, Sarawak, and a young women’s school in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
He said the schools also offer TVET, with 153 students receiving Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) recognised certifications.
“These programmes equip students with practical skills such as pastry making, electrical work and metal fabrication,” he said.
In response to Zakri Hassan (Perikatan–Kangar) and Shamshulkahar Mohd Deli (Barisan–Jempol), Shamsul Anuar said support and evaluation is continuous.
“We conduct regular impact assessments and offer counselling for mental health and personal development,” he said.
Shamsul Anuar added that corrective education is integrated with the national curriculum and religious studies with support from agencies such as Jakim.
He said the comprehensive approach covers five clusters: academics, religion, technical and vocational skills, arts and sports.
“Programmes like the Yellow Ribbon Project aim to give youths a second chance and prepare them to reintegrate as responsible members of society,” he added.
