Perak Has the Highest Number of MRSM in Malaysia
Maktab Rendah Sains Mara, better known by its acronym MRSM, was established under the Majlis Amanah Rakyat Act in 1966 as an effort to achieve MARA's goals in the fields of training and education. MRSM was founded to provide secondary and pre-university level education in science and technology for Bumiputera students with high intellectual ability.
Perak currently has 8 MRSM institutions standing proudly across the state. From the north to the south of Perak, MRSM campuses have been built in small towns, often located far from urban areas. The presence of MRSM in these small towns indirectly helps develop the local economy, as these areas become focal points following the establishment of the colleges.
- MRSM Taiping opened in 1982
- MRSM Gerik opened in 1994
- MRSM Lenggong opened in 2001
- MRSM Pasir Salak opened in 2003
- MRSM Felda (Trolak) opened in 2008
- MRSM Pengkalan Hulu opened in 2008
- MRSM Parit opened in 2012
- MRSM Kuala Kangsar opened in 2015
- MRSM Bagan Datuk coming soon
Out of the 52 MRSM institutions in Malaysia, 8 are already operating across the state of Perak, with another one expected to open in Bagan Datuk soon. Perhaps some of our readers here have studied at one of the MRSM listed above; why not share your experiences while studying at the college?
