BAGAN DATUK, Jan 30- Tahfiz schools operators have been urged to register with their respective state governments to avoid missing out on assistance, including facility upgrades.

Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said so far only only 1,199 maahad hafiz were registered in the country.

“They may be afraid to register due to non-compliance with fire safety regulations or other requirements, or perhaps because the dormitories are incomplete" He said this during his visit to the Sekolah Menengah Imtiaz Tuminah Hamidi construction in Bagan Datuk.

The Bagan Datuk MP added that the Unity Government would ensure registered schools received the necessary assistance to create a conducive environment for students.