SMK Sura
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sura SMKS | |
|---|---|
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 Front of SMK Sura circa 2017 | |
| Location | |
Kampung Sura Tengah , 23000 | |
| Coordinates | 4°43′42.7″N 103°25′49.8″E / 4.728528°N 103.430500°E |
| Information | |
| Other names | Semesra; Sura |
| Type | National Secondary School |
| Motto | Semesra Sehasrat Sepakat Sukses (Semesra Synergy Solidarity Success) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Sunni Islam |
| Established | 16 June 1995 |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Dungun |
| Educational authority | Malaysian Ministry of Education; Terengganu State Education Department; Dungun District Education Office |
| School code | TEA 1034 |
| Principal | Muhamad Mustafa Bin Chik |
| Grades | Form 1 - Form 5 |
| Age | 12 years old to 18 years old |
| Classes offered | STEM A; STEM C; Humanities, Literature and Economics |
| Language | Malay, English, Terengganu Malay, BIM |
| Hours in school day | 7.30am to 1.40pm (lower form) or 2.10pm (upper form), 3.40pm (Tuesday and Wednesday) |
| Area | 7.2 hectares |
| Houses | Kuaters Guru (abandoned) |
| Slogan | Sekolah dipesisir laut (school on the seashore) |
| Song | Lagu SMK Sura |
| Rival | SMK Sultan Sulaiman |
| Website | smksuradungun |
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sura [a] (Jawi: سكوله منڠه كبڠسأن سور, English: Sura National High, Terengganu Malay: Skoloh Menengoh Kebangsang sura), also known as SMK Sura or SEMESRA, is a national high school located in Sura, Dungun, Terengganu, along the coastline of the South China Sea. The school derives its name from Sura, the state constituency where it is situated.[1] [2]
History
The school was first developed in 1993 on a 7.2-hectare area and began operations on 16 June 1995. A few weeks later, on 1 July 1995, the school started receiving 325 students from Form 1, Form 2, and Form 4, along with 13 teachers who were previously stationed at SMK Tengku Intan Zaharah.
At the time of its opening, there were seven classes, divided into three for Form 1, three for Form 2, and one for Form 4, with a total of 13 teachers and one administrative assistant.[3]
Principal
As of 21 July 2025, a total of 11 individuals have served as Principal of SMK Sura. These individuals are as follows:
| No. | Portrait and Name | Service Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mat Zali bin Ismail | 1 July 1995 - 9 December 1995 (5 months) | Not an official principal; managed the school as Senior Assistant for Curriculum Affairs |
| 2 |  |
10 December 1995 - 1 March 1996 (3 months) | Shortest-serving principal; transferred to SMK Sultan Omar |
| 3 |  |
1 April 1996 - 31 December 1999 (3 years, 9 months) | Transferred to SMK Pulau Serai |
| 4 |  |
1 January 2000 - 31 January 2001 (1 year, 1 month) | Transferred to SMK Ketengah Jaya |
| 5 |  |
1 December 2000 - 2009 (9 years) | Longest-serving principal |
| 6 |  |
2009 - 2012 (3 years) | |
| 7 |  |
2012 - 2014 (2 years) | |
| 8 |  |
2014 - 2016 (2 years) | |
| 9 |  |
2016 - 2022 (6 years) | |
| 10 |  |
2022 - 2024 (2 years) | He abolished the 'tuck-in' uniform rule. Unexpectedly transferred in 2024 |
| 11 |  |
2024 - Today | He reintroduced the 'tuck-in' uniform rule and is known for his tendency to use the catchphrase 'YESSS!'[4] |
Student Leadership
SMK Sura use the Prefect system for student leadership, in which students are appointed as Prefects in specific fields. Prefects are either directly selected by teachers or may apply by submitting a request to the head teacher of each Prefect group. As of now, there are six groups of Prefects, which include:
| No. | Prefect | Prefect (English) | Uniform Colour | Base of operation | Main Purpose/Field/Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pengawas sekolah | School Prefect | Light Blue | School Prefect room | Maintaining student discipline and is upholding school rules; handles the operation of the public address (PA) system. |
| 2 | Pengawas Pusat Sumber | Resource Center Prefect | Beige | school library/Resource Centre | managing and organizing the SMK Sura Resource Centre; the school's camerawork team. |
| 3 | Pembimbing Rakan Sebaya | Peer Mentor | Light Purple | counseling room | Assisting school counselors in their efforts to help the school students in various aspects. |
| 4 | Pengawas Skim Pinjaman Buku Teks | Textbook Loan Scheme Prefect | Maroon/White (with black vest if they choose to wear white) | textbook room | Assisting in the process of borrowing and returning textbooks |
| 5 | Pengawas Koperasi | Cooperative Prefect | Light Green with Black vest | school cooperative room/school store | Managing The school stores restocking and money transaction from student; assisting in distribution of the T-shirts and Notebooks in the registration day and the first day of school. |
| 6 | Pengawas Program Pendidikan Khas Interegrasi (PPKI) | Special Education Intergation Program Prefect | White | PPKI classes | assisting in the PPKI section of the school. |
Clubs and Units
As of 21 July 2025, SMK Sura officially has 31 clubs and units categorized under "Club," "Association," "Uniformed Unit," "Uniformed Unit (NGO)," "Sport," and "Games." The list includes:
| No. | Name | Name (English) | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badminton | Badminton | Sport | |
| 2 | Bahasa Inggeris | English Language | Association | |
| 3 | Bahasa Melayu | Malay Language | Association | |
| 4 | Bimbingan dan Kaunseling | Guidance and Counselling | Club | |
| 5 | Bola Baling | Handball | Sport | |
| 6 | Bola Jaring | Netball | Sport | |
| 7 | Bola Sepak | Football / Soccer | Sport | |
| 8 | Bola Tampar | Volleyball | Sport | |
| 9 | Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia | Malaysian Red Crescent Society | Uniformed Unit (NGO) | |
| 10 | Green Ranger / Alam Sekitar | Green Ranger / Environment | Club | |
| 11 | Hoki | Hockey | Sport | |
| 12 | Kadet Bomba | Fire Cadet | Uniformed Unit | |
| 13 | Kadet Polis | Police Cadet | Uniformed Unit | clusively for female students. |
| 14 | Kadet Remaja Sekolah Malaysia | Malaysian School Youth Cadet | Uniformed Unit | |
| 15 | Keselamatan Jalan Raya | Road Safety | Club | Participation is limited to students under The Integrated Special Education Program (PPKI). |
| 16 | Pandu Puteri | Girl Guides | Uniformed Unit (NGO) | |
| 17 | Pendidikan Islam | Islamic Education | Association | |
| 18 | Pengakap | Scouts | Uniformed Unit (NGO) | Originally divided into two separate uniformed units, namely the Girl Scouts and the Boy Scouts, until their merger in early 2025. |
| 19 | Pengakap (PPKI) | Scouts (PPKI) | Uniformed Unit (NGO) | Exclusively for students under the Integrated Special Education Program (PPKI), and operated separately from the main Scout uniformed unit. |
| 20 | Petanque | Petanque | Sport | |
| 21 | Petanque (PPKI) | Petanque (PPKI) | Sport | Exclusively for students under the Integrated Special Education Program (PPKI), and operated separately from the main Petanque sports club |
| 22 | Ping Pong / Catur | Ping Pong / Chess | Game | |
| 23 | Pergerakan Puteri Islam Malaysia | Muslim Girls Association | Uniformed Unit (NGO) | |
| 24 | Reka Bentuk dan Teknologi; dan Mata Pelajaran Vokasional | Design and Technology; and Vocational Subjects | Association | |
| 25 | Rukun Negara / Rakan Muda | National Principles / Rakan Muda | Club | |
| 26 | Sejarah dan Geografi | History and Geography | Association | |
| 27 | Sepak Takraw | Sepak Takraw | Sport | |
| 28 | Seni Visual | Visual Arts | Club | |
| 29 | Silat | Silat | Sport | Originally classified under the category of uniformed units, it was reclassified as a sports club in 2024. Students who were previously members under the uniformed unit category were given the option to either transfer to the Silat sports club or remain in their original sports club. |
| 30 | STEM | STEM | Association | |
| 31 | Usahawan Muda | Young Entrepreneurs | Club |
Achievements
| Year | Name/Team | Competition | Level | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Siti Nurliana, Wan Najmiatul | MAGGI® National high School Teen Chef Competition | National | Champion[5][6] |
| 2023 | Kharunnirah binti Khairuddin | FINCO Annual Award (2023) | National | FINCO Aspire Outstanding Student of the Year[7][8] |
| 2024 | KMR 2024 Team[b][c][d][e][9] | "understanding through design" (KMR) TS25 Showcase, Dungun District Level | District | Gold Place[10] |
| 2025 | Under-15 Girls' Cross Country Team | MSSD Dungun Cross Country Championship (2025) | District | Champion[11] |
| 2025 Girls' KRS Marching Team | KRS & TKRS Foot Drill Competition (2025) | District | Champion [12] | |
| KMR 2025 Team | Terengganu KMR Exhibition and STEM Explorace | State | Gold award (product) [13] |
Criminal case
On September 4, 2024, a male Physical and Health Education (PJK) teacher was brought to court on four charges of Molesting a 14-year-and-9-month-old male student.[14][15][16]
Death cases
On December 3, 2015, the school's computer technician, Muhammad Hafiz Che Kamarudin, 31 years old, was found dead in the living room of the teachers' quarters after being missing for two days.[17][18]
On June 17, 2024, the Senior Assistant for Administration of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sura, Madam Hasnorlinda, was confirmed deceased.[19]
See also
References
- ^ "SMK Sura". arifrifqi.neocities.org. n.d. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Smk sura". Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Sejarah SMK Sura". Scridb (in Malay). n.d. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "All SMK Sura student knows how much their headmaster like to say yes". Internet Archive (in Malay). 2025-07-08. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ^ "Mothers kitchen became inspiration". Harian Metro (Malaysian News Agency) (in Malay). 2019. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Cooking their way to victory". The Star (Malaysian News Agency). 2019-11-10. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "FINCO ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY 2023 CELEBRATES STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND FINANCIAL INDUSTRY VOLUNTEERS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, MALAYSIA". Finco. 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "FINCO Annual Awards 2023". Finco. 2023. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "List of KMR team members from Sura National High at Paka National High". Internet Archive (in Malay). 2025. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Award acceptance for Gold Place in KMR Sura National High". Internet Archive (in Malay). 2024-10-23. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Winners of MSSD Dungun Cross Country Competition (U15)". Internet Archive (in Malay). 2025. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "IMG 20250710 131449". Internet Archive. 2025-07-01. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ "IMG 20250710 WA 0008". Internet Archive. 2025-07-10. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- ^ "PJK teacher faces four charges of molesting male student". Kosmo (Malaysian News Agency) (in Malay). 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "4 charges of sexually assaulting male student, teacher pleads not guilty". Buletin TV3 (Malaysian News Agency) (in Malay). 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Teacher faces four charges of sexual misconduct against male student". Astro Awani (Malaysian News Agency) (in Malay). 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "School technician found dead in teachers' quarters". Berita Harian (Malaysian News Agency) (in Malay). 2015-12-03. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Computer Technician Found Dead in SMK Sura Teachers' Quarters". MSTAR (Malaysian News Agency) (in Malay). 2015-12-03. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Announcement of Ms.Hasnorlinda's Passing". Internet Archive (in Malay). 2024-07-17. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
Notes
- ^ UK: /ˌsəˈkɒləməˈnɛŋəkəˌbæŋˈsɑːnˈsʊərrə/ sə‑KOL‑uh-muh‑NEH‑nguh-kuh‑BANG‑sahn-SOO‑rah, US: /ˌsəkəˈkoʊləməˈnɛŋəkəˌbæŋˈsɑːnˈsʊrə/ suh‑KOHL‑uh-muh‑NEH‑nguh-kuh‑BANG‑sahn-SOO‑rah; Malaysian pronunciation: [səkoˈlah mənəˈŋah kəbɑŋsaˈʔan ˈsura]
- ^ Led by Sir Mohd Nurul Fakhri bin Fauzi.
- ^ Presenter - Alya Damia Batrisyia binti Alyatim, Damia Hanun binti Sharuddin, Aira Qaisara Fatima binti Amir Fadhli, Wan Muhammad Haziq bin Wan Zainuddin.
- ^ Technical supervisors - Mohammad Yusof bin Ariffin, Airil Zikri bin Mohd Azwan, Muhammad Akram bin Juslyminramadhan, Muhammad Irfan Firdaus bin Mohd Nor, Muhammad Haziq Adam bin Juzaili.
- ^ Others - Nurrah Humaira binti Mustikem Billah, Nur Alya Izzati binti Muhamed Hazrin, Noor Suwarni Fatihah binti Pairan