SMK Sura
National secondary school in Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia
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Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sura[a] (Jawi: سكوله منڠه كبڠسأن سور, English: Sura national secondary school, Terengganu Malay: Skölöh Mnengöh Kebangsaang Sure), also known as SMK Sura or SEMESRA, is a national secondary school located in Sura, Dungun, Terengganu, along the coastline of the South China Sea.[1][2]
(Semesra Synergy Solidarity Success)
| Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sura SMKS | |
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Kampung Sura Tengah , 23000 4°43′42.7″N 103°25′49.8″E | |
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| Other names | Semesra; Sura |
| Type | National Secondary School |
| Motto | Semesra Sehasrat Sepakat Sukses (Semesra Synergy Solidarity Success) |
Religious affiliation | 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 | Mohd Razali bin Muda |
| 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, Malaysian Sign Language |
Hours in school day | 7.30am to 1.40pm (lower form) or 2.30pm (upper form), 4.00pm (Tuesday and Wednesday) |
| Area | 7.2 hectares |
| Slogan | Sekolah dipesisir laut (school on the seashore) |
| Song | Lagu SMK Sura |
| Rival | SMK Sultan Sulaiman |
| Website | smksuradungun |
The school derives its name from Sura, the state constituency where it is situated, which itself gets its name from a village of the same name. The village is named after an event where the villagers cook Bubur Asyura, a dish that is prepared on the day of Asyura, which commemorates the day of The Exodus, the day Noah disembarked from the ark, the day God forgave Adam, and the day prophet Muhammad was conceived.[3]
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.[4]
School anthem
The school anthem of SMK Sura does not have an official name. It is simply called "Lagu Sekolah SMK Sura" (literally: SMK Sura school song). The anthem is sung by students and faculty members during the Sunday morning gathering at the assembly area.
It is performed after the national anthem of Malaysia, Negaraku, and the state anthem of Terengganu, Selamat Sultan, alongside the flag-raising ceremony, which includes the Jalur Gemilang, the state flag, and the school flag. The lyrics were written by Choo Mee Yong, though we do not know who this individual is.
The following is the full version of the school anthem in Malay and direct English translation:[5]
| Original (Malay) | Direct translation |
|---|---|
| Semesra, Sehasrat, Sepakat, Sukses | Semesra, Synergy, Solidarity, Success |
| Inilah teras moto kami yang setia memimpin, | This is the core of our motto that (will) always lead us, |
| Kami kental menempuhi ujian cabaran, | We are strong-willed (while) facing trials (and) challenges, |
| Terus tuju kegemilangan, | Keep going towards (The) glory, |
| Pastinya milik kami, | It's definitely ours. |
| SMK Sura, | SMK Sura, |
| Bermulanya duniaku, | The beginning of my world, |
| Kami berbangga bersamamu, | We are proud of you, |
| Janji julang namamu, | (We) promise to make your name known, |
| Walau kecil di mata, | Even though (you are) small in the eyes (of the world), |
| Rela berjuang bersama, | (We are) willing to fight together, |
| Kegemilangan SMK Sura pastinya milik kami. | The glory of SMK Sura is definitely ours. |
| SMK Sura, | SMK Sura, |
| Bermulanya duniaku, | The beginning of my world, |
| Kami berbangga bersamamu, | We are proud of you, |
| Janji julang namamu, | (We) promise to make your name known, |
| Walau kecil di mata, | Even though (you are) small in the eyes (of the world), |
| Rela berjuang bersama, | (We are) willing to fight together, |
| Kegemilangan SMK Sura pastinya milik kami. | The glory of SMK Sura is definitely ours. |
| Kegemilangan SMK Sura pastinya milik kami. | The glory of SMK Sura is definitely ours. |
Principal
As of 4 December 2025, a total of 11 individuals have served as Principal of SMK Sura. These individuals are as follows:
| No. | Name | Service Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 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 |
| 1 | Haji Abdullah bin Ali | 10 December 1995 - 1 March 1996 (3 months) | Shortest-serving principal; transferred to SMK Sultan Omar |
| 2 | Abdul Malik bin Musadali | 1 April 1996 - 31 December 1999 (3 years, 9 months) | Transferred to SMK Pulau Serai |
| 3 | Zakariah bin Ali | 1 January 2000 - 31 January 2001 (1 year, 1 month) | Transferred to SMK Ketengah Jaya |
| 4 | Hajah Midah binti Mamat | 1 December 2000 - 2009 (9 years) | Longest-serving principal |
| 5 | Hajah Salmah binti Mohd Tahar | 2009 - 2012 (3 years) | |
| 6 | Hahah Radziah binti Ismail | 2012 - 2014 (2 years) | |
| 7 | Haji Mohd Sidek bin Embong | 2014 - 2016 (2 years) | |
| 8 | Che Rashid bin Sulong | 2016 - 2022 (6 years) | |
| 9 | Haji Husin bin Mohd Nor | 2022 - 23 March 2024 (2 years) | He abolished the 'tuck-in' uniform rule. |
| 10 | Muhamad Mustafa bin Chik | 24 March 2024 - 6 November 2025 (1 year, 7 months, 13 days) | He reintroduced the 'tuck-in' uniform rule and is known for his tendency to use the catchphrase 'YESSS!'[6] |
| 11 | Mohd Razali bin Muda | 4 December 2025 - now | He is known to be really strict about the problem of absenteeism among students. |
Achievements
| Year | Name/Team | Competition | Level | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Siti Nurliana, Wan Najmiatul | MAGGI® National high School Teen Chef Competition | National | Champion[7][8] |
| 2023 | Kharunnirah binti Khairuddin | FINCO Annual Award (2023) | National | FINCO Aspire Outstanding Student of the Year[9][10] |
| 2024 | KMR 2024 Team[b][c][d][e][11] | "understanding through design" (KMR) TS25 Showcase, Dungun District Level | District | Gold Place[12] |
| 2025 | Under-15 Girls' Cross Country Team | MSSD Dungun Cross Country Championship (2025) | District | Champion[13] |
| 2025 Girls' KRS Marching Team | KRS & TKRS Foot Drill Competition (2025) | District | Champion [14] | |
| KMR 2025 Team | Terengganu KMR Exhibition and STEM Explorace | State | Gold award (product)[15] | |
| 2026 | Muhammad Danish Hazim | Malaysia Information Technology Challenge (MITC) Competition for Youth With Disabilities (eCombination Challenge (learning disabilities)) 2026 | National | Champion[16] |
Litigation case
In March 2026, the Kuala Terengganu Sessions Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former student against several teachers, the school principal, the Director-General of Education, and the Malaysian government over an incident on 25 October 2020 during a Home Science SPM trial at SMK Sura.
The student was discovered hiding an iPhone in her undergarment during a surprise inspection conducted after suspicions of cheating were raised. She later sued the defendants alleging negligence, improper search procedures, and defamation. The court ruled that the inspection conducted by female teachers was reasonable under the circumstances and that the incident resulted from the plaintiff's own misconduct, and ordered her to pay RM10,000 in costs.[17][18][19]
