![Mashitah prepared to contest Kuala Ketil state seat in GE14 Mashitah prepared to contest Kuala Ketil state seat in GE14](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/61505905077_MashitahIbrahim.jpg)
Mashitah prepared to contest Kuala Ketil state seat in GE14
She said it was time for the Kuala Ketil constituency to be represented by a woman leader with a religious background as the area had many tahfiz and pondok schools.
Wed Sep 20 2017
![17 pondok schools in Kelantan found to be operating without Fire Department permits 17 pondok schools in Kelantan found to be operating without Fire Department permits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71499044226_PondokPakTeh.jpg)
17 pondok schools in Kelantan found to be operating without Fire Department permits
Its director Nazili Mahmood said the schools, located in several districts in Kelantan, were found to be at high risk in the event of a fire, as the buildings' safety features were inadequate.
Thu Sep 14 2017
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Pondok school management should cooperate with fire and rescue personnel during inspection visits
Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged the management of pondok schools to cooperate with Fire and Rescue Department personnel.
Sat May 06 2017
![PM Najib hands out RM80 million to religious schools nationwide PM Najib hands out RM80 million to religious schools nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61493100747_DSNajibRazak.jpg)
PM Najib hands out RM80 million to religious schools nationwide
Datuk Seri Najib Razak today handed an allocation of RM80 million to registered pondok schools, Sekolah Menengah Agama Rakyat (SMAR) and tahfiz (religious) institutions.
Tue Apr 25 2017
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Huge allocations for religious education show importance govt gives to Islam
He said Islam as a progressive religion must be nurtured, elevated and advanced further so that it becomes a complete way of life for Muslims in the country.
Sat Oct 29 2016
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Don't be prejudiced against 'pondok' schools - Kelantan Mufti
Members of the public are urged not to doubt the 'madrasah', 'pondok schools' or the Arabic medium schools by linking them to the groups with extremist ideologies such as the Daish.
Tue Jul 12 2016