Sultan Alam Shah Islamic College

Kolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah (English: Sultan Alam Shah Islamic College; abbreviated KISAS; formerly known as Kolej Islam Klang) is an Islamic boarding school in Klang, Selangor. Initially named as Kolej Islam Malaya, it is the first institution for Islamic higher education in Malaya[1][2][3]

Kolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah
KISAS
Address
Peti Surat 64, Jalan Kota Raja, 41906

,
Selangor

Malaysia
Information
TypePremier boarding secondary school owned by the Government
MottoBersama Merangkul Keunggulan
(Together Embracing Excellence)
Religious affiliation(s)Islam
Established4 April 1955[citation needed]
School districtKlang
PrincipalKamarul Ariffin
GradesForm 4 to Upper Form 6
Number of studentsApprox. 700
LanguageMalay, English and Arabic
Color(s)   Green & Yellow
YearbookRESTU
AffiliationsSBP, SBT
School CodeBRA 0001
Special student bodies
  • Board of Student Leaders (LKP)
  • Peer Counsellors (PRS)
  • Dakwah and Spirituality Body (BADAR)
  • Student Librarians' Body (PerKISAS)
  • Pre-University Representative Council (MPPU)
  • KISAS Media Team (KMT)
  • Computer Science Club (KSK)
  • Food and Beverages Committee (KOMETRA/I)
  • Council of Class Leaders (MKT)
  • Cooperative Board
AlumniALKIS
Websitehttps://sites.google.com/view/perkisasdigital/laman-utama

It was bestowed the title Sekolah Berprestasi Tinggi (High Performing School) in 2010 by the Ministry Of Education.[4] Among others, the school is noted for its Silat and Nasheed teams.[5] The school has also played host for bench marking visits on areas such as Arabic Language, Public Speaking and Silat. In the 2013 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), the school obtained GPS of 1.27.[6]

History

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Islamic College of Malaya (Malay: Kolej Islam Malaya, KIM) was founded in 1955 (1374 AH).[7][8] The institution were build under effort from Malaya Muslim scholars as early as 1920's and with the support from Malay Sultan.[1] KIM was built on a plot of land measuring approximately 14.3 acres located at Jalan Kota Raja, about half a mile from Klang.

The college originated as a palace known as Istana Jamaiah,[9] later donated by Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj,[10] hoping that it would give birth to scholars who follow Allah's guidance, illuminating society with the spirit of Islam and to eliminate every form of injustice and ignorance. Back then, KIM function as the main gate for Malay students to pursue studies to Al Azhar University. It also serve as an avenue for Singaporean Malay and Bruneian Malays that unable to continue their studies at the Middle East.[11][12][13] The education consist of two years preparatory curricula and five years of higher studies.[1]The first batch of students (consist of fifty students) were under directorship of Haji Ismail Omar, a religious teacher from Johor assisted by two Egyptian Al Azhar scholars. [14][15] Graduate will received diploma, allowing them to become religious teacher.[14]

In 1961, Mahmud Saltut, rector for Al Azhar University, was invited to Kolej Islam and he agreed that the higher certificate by KIM is similar with Al Azhar bachelor degree and allow those with the certificate to enroll into Al Azhar master program. In 1963, ten graduate students from KIM pursue their master at Al Azhar University.[1]

In 1966 (1386 AH), the college moved to a new building in Petaling Jaya (the current International Islamic University Malaysia Centre for Foundation Studies) and Bangi (the current National University of Malaysia Faculty of Islamic Studies), yet still continued its preparation courses in Klang.

In 1967, the college, taken by the Ministry of Education was converted into a government-aided school known as Klang Islamic College (Malay: Kolej Islam Klang, KIK)[16] and become a feeder for Kolej Islam Malaya.[17][18] Finally, in 1972, it was turned into a fully residential school with great facilities until today. The school were noted for influencing the standardization of religious school curriculum in Malaysia.[1]

In 1989, KIK was renamed Sultan Alam Shah Islamic College (Malay: Kolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah, KISAS) by Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah al-Haj. Until now, the former Sultan's palace is still standing.

KISAS was recognised as a Cluster School[19][20] in 2007 and as a High-Performing School in 2010.[21]


Association of former students

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Persatuan Alumni Kolej Islam, Klang, Malaysia (ALKIS) is the association of former students of the Islamic College for the three Islamic Colleges of :

  • Islamic College of Malaya / Kolej Islam Malaya (KIM),
  • Klang Islamic College / Kolej Islam Klang (KIK)
  • Sultan Alam Shah Islamic College (SASIC) / Kolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah (KISAS)

ALKIS is also known as the Islamic College Alumni Association, Klang, Malaysia or Persatuan Alumni Kolej Islam, Klang, Malaysia (ALKIS).

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Masooda, Bano (2015). Shaping Global Islamic Discourses: The Role of Al-Azhar, Al-Medina, and Al-Mustafa. Edinburgh University Press. ISBN 9781474403481. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  2. ^ Roff, William R. (2009). Studies on Islam and Society in Southeast Asia. NUS Press. p. 105. ISBN 9789971694890.
  3. ^ Mak, Lau-Fong (2001). The Management of Islamization in a Malay Society. University of Michigan. p. 25. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  4. ^ Karen Chapman. "RM1mil among perks for high performance schools". The Star. Retrieved 26 January 2010.
  5. ^ "Government Transformation Programme: Improving Student Outcomes" (PDF). Ministry of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
  6. ^ "Senarai Ranking SBP Terbaik 2014 Keputusan SPM 2013". Archived from the original on 2014-03-24.
  7. ^ LIM, RUBY. "UIM celebrates past achievements". The Star. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  8. ^ Zainudin, Mohamad Zahir (April 23, 2018). TRANSFORMASI SOSIAL MALAYSIA. p. 43. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  9. ^ Haji Ahmad, Siti Rosnah (2006). Pemerintah dan pemimpin-pemimpin kerajaan Malaysia (in Malay). Golden Books Center. p. 37. ISBN 9789837204300. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  10. ^ Moris, Zailan (2010). 50 Years of Higher Education Development in Malaysia, 1957-2007. National Higher Education Research Institute. p. 27. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  11. ^ Saat, Norshahril; Alwee, Azhar Ibrahim; Abdul Rahman, Noor Aisha (2021). Reaching for the Crescent Aspirations of Singapore Islamic Studies Graduates and the Challenges. Singapore: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. p. 111. ISBN 9789814951388. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  12. ^ Khairudin Aljunied, Syed Muhammad (March 3, 2022). Routledge Handbook of Islam in Southeast Asia. Taylor & Francis. p. 333. ISBN 9781000545043. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  13. ^ State of Brunei Annual Report 1960. London: The Stationery Office. 1962. p. 73.
  14. ^ a b Lee, Raymond L.M.; Ackerman, Susan Ellen (1997). Sacred Tensions Modernity and Religious Transformation in Malaysia. University of South Carolina Press. p. 45. ISBN 9781570031670. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  15. ^ Hj. Abdul Latiff, Ahmad Zaki (2008). Wakaf pengurusan dan sumbangannya terhadap pendidikan Islam di Malaysia (in Malay). Pusat Penerbitan Universiti, Universiti Teknologi MARA. p. 126. ISBN 9789673050864.
  16. ^ Pacific Scientific Information No.2 Scientific Facilities and Information Services of the Federation of Malaya and State of Singapore. Vol. 2. University of Chicago: National Science Foundation. 1961. p. 16.
  17. ^ Khir JohariMinister of Education (1968-06-11). "PERBAHATHAN PARLIMEN". Penyata Rasmi. Vol. 4. Parliment of Malaysia: Dewan Rakyat. p. 117.
  18. ^ Khir JohariMinister of Education (1967-01-27). "PERBAHATHAN PARLIMEN". Penyata Rasmi. Vol. 3. Parliment of Malaysia: Dewan Rakyat. p. 9.
  19. ^ "Sekolah Kluster 2007". 8 June 2008.
  20. ^ "Sekolah kluster milik rakyat". www.utusan.com.my. Archived from the original on 2014-04-13.
  21. ^ "Archives | The Star Online". Archived from the original on 2013-11-05.
  22. ^ "Keluaran Khas Sempena Pelantikan Menteri-Menteri Kabinet dan Timbalan-Timbalan Menteri" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 12 June 2010. p. 7. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
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