SM Teknik Now Converted into a Technical Full Boarding School (SBP-T)
June 12, 2026
Officially, nine Technical Secondary Schools (SMT) are now known as Technical Full Boarding School (SBP-T).The rebranding announcement was announced by the Minister of Education, Fadhlina Sidek.
This move involves the transfer of SMT management operations from the Vocational Technical Education and Training Division (BPLTV) to the Boarding School Management Division (BPSBP), Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM).
So, parents who have children interested in STEM, technology or engineering, this is one of the paths that can be explored.
SM School of Technology is now known as SBP-T
The Technical High School (SM Teknik) that we have known for so long has a new face and has officially rebranded everything Technical Full Boarding School (SBP-T).
The management of sSM This technique was transferred directly under the Boarding School Management Division (BPSBP).
In other words, the status of SBP-T is now on par with other SBPs and is more focused on producing ‘experts’ in the STEM field while also being ready to meet the needs of the future job market.
Why was this change made?
- Glorifying TVET Education: Raising the level and putting the flow of Technical and Vocational Training Education to a higher level.
- Empowering the STEM Agenda:Strengthen the role of schools in producing excellent human capital for the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
- Skilled Labor Requirements:Bringing forth a group of future professionals to meet the country’s industry projections in line with the aspirations of MADANI Malaysia.
List of 9 Involved SMT Schools
Here are the nine schools that are now recognized as SBP-T:
- SMT Alor Setar (Kedah)
- SMT Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra (Penang)
- SMT Cheras (Kuala Lumpur)
- SMT Tuanku Ja’afar (Nine States)
- SMT Bukit Piatu (Melaka)
- SMT Kuala Terengganu (Terengganu)
- SMT Kuantan (Pahang)
- SMT Johor Bahru (Johor)
- Brief SMT (Sarawak)
What is a Technical High School?
SMT is an upper secondary school that is Form 4 and 5 that provides opportunities for students who have a tendency in science and technology education to meet the workforce in the country’s industry.
After taking the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM), students have the opportunity to continue their studies at the tertiary level either at a public higher education institute (IPTA) or a private higher education institute (IPTS) in various fields, especially engineering, and then become professionals.
5 technical courses offered:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Trade
- Agricultural Science
2 years of study:
i. Level 4
i. Form 5
Curriculum at school: KSSM (Standard Secondary School Curriculum)
Subjects:
| Civil Engineering | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Trade | Agricultural Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Studies | Electrical & Electronics Engineering Studies | Mechanical Engineering Studies | Accounting Principles | Biology |
| Engineering Drawings | Entrepreneurship Studies | Agricultural Science | ||
| Physics Chemistry Additional Mathematics |
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| Malay language English language Mathematics History Islamic Education / Moral Education Physical Education and Health |
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Technical High School Admission Requirements
General Conditions:
- Candidates are Malaysian citizens;
- Candidates must be students of Form Three (3) in the academic session when applying;
- Candidates must register in the Pupil Management Module;
- Candidates must sit Special School Admission Assessment (PKSK);
- Candidates must sit Classroom Assessment (PBD), Physical Activity, Sports and Extracurricular Assessment (PAJSK), and Psychometric Assessment (PPsi);
- Candidates are healthy;
- Candidates must not have any injury or history of illness or illnesses that limit, restrict, and make it difficult to carry out practical and practical work;
- Candidates must NOT COLOR BLIND / COLOR BLIND; And
- Candidates must be interested in the program applied for.
Special Conditions:
Candidates obtain at least Mastery Level 4 (Classroom Assessment – PBD) for the following subjects:
- Design and Technology / Fundamentals of Computer Science
- Malay language
- English language
- Mathematics
- Science
Reference source: DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Frequently Asked Questions SM Technical Now SBP Technical
Technical Secondary School (SMT) which has now been upgraded to become a Technical Full Boarding School.
9 Technical Secondary Schools throughout Malaysia are now known as Technical Full Boarding Schools.
No. SBP-T focuses 100% on the SPM exam, while KV focuses on the work skills certificate (SVM/DVM).
Here are the nine schools that are now recognized as SBP-T:
1. SMT Alor Setar (Kedah)
2. SMT Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra (Penang)
3. SMT Cheras (Kuala Lumpur)
4. SMT Tuanku Ja’afar (Nine States)
5. SMT Bukit Piatu (Melaka)
6. SMT Kuala Terengganu (Terengganu)
7. SMT Kuantan (Pahang)
8. SMT Johor Bahru (Johor)
9. Brief SMT (Sarawak)
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