The Hijrah of the mighty love of 66 disciples

PADWAN, Oct. 29: 66 students of the Integrity School and Henry Gurney School in Borneo's Punjab Prison joined the 18th Love Hijrah Program of the Ministry of Education (MOE) 2026 to strengthen spiritual values, build self-confidence and drive positive change in their lives.

The three-day programme from 27 to 29 October is a collaboration between the Islamic Education Division of KPM, the Recovery and Education Section of the Correctional Division of the Malaysian Prison Department as well as the Islamic Education Sector, Sarawak State Education Department.

The Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons (Security and Correctional) Department of Jails Malaysia, TKJP Rosoman Abu Bakar @ Che Din said that the program gives participants an opportunity to strengthen their beliefs, live pure values and understand the basics of sharia and religious law.

He also urged the students to take advantage of their stay in the institution to reinforce knowledge, build skills and strengthen discipline as preparation for the future.

"All 66 students are participating in this program and my message to them is to keep looking forward with confidence because great success awaits every new step taken from today.

"Make the experience you've been through as a life teacher. Use your time at this institution to reason, reinforce knowledge, build skills and strengthen self discipline. The real size of a person's life is not how they start, but how they end it", he said.

He said this while addressing the 18th Love Hijrah Program at KPM 2026 in Borneo's Punjab Prison, here today.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Director of KPM's Islamic Education Division, Dr Md Zuraini Mashrom explained that the programme implemented since 2011 reflects the ministry's commitment to ensure education can be enjoyed by all sections of society including students in rehabilitation institutions.

According to him, the initiative is in line with the aspirations of Malaysia's Education Plan (RPM) 2026-2035 which emphasizes efforts to bridge education gaps, strengthen access and equity as well as ensure that every student gains quality educational opportunities regardless of background.

"The implementation of the Kasih Hijrah is not only strengthening aspirations for national education, but it is also a stepping stone towards producing students who are prosperous in terms of science, literacy and identity", he said.

He said that the development of students is not only focused on academic achievement and skills, but also involves the formation of class, spiritual values and strong identity.

The cooperation between KPM and the Malaysian Prison Department is expected to be continued to support the overall development of students and open up space for them to build a better future.