Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (Taman Tun Dr. Ismail National Secondary School) or SMKTTDI is a secondary school located along Jalan Leong Yew Koh, in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, a main township in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was founded in 1980.
Taman Tun Dr Ismail is a township located on the outskirts of the city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Previously a plantation, the land was developed into a town starting in 1973. After the town became more populated, there was a need for a secondary school to be erected for the children of residents to continue their studies after Year 6. Hence, the Taman Tun Dr Ismail National Secondary School was established on the 18th of August 1980. The school logo was made by the Head Prefect of 1981, Halim Azhar bin Sulaiman.[1] The school started as a government-funded secondary school and remains so to this day.
Principals
The first principal of SMKTTDI was Encik Zakaria B. Yahya, serving from 1980 to 1982.[1] Subsequent principals are shown below:[2]
Principal
Term of office
En. Zakaria B. Yahya
1980 - 1982
Pn. Kamarul Aini Bt. Hj Mohammad
1982 - 1985
En. Mohd Ashraf Mansor Hussain
1986 - 1987
Datin Norjah Bt. Ahmad
1987 - 1991
Pn. Salha Bt. Othman
1992-1995
Pn. Halimah Dato’ Ali
February 1995 - November 1995
Pn. Hjh. Noormah Bt. Suid
December 1995 - February 1998
Pn. Check Endah and
Halimahton Bt. Yaacoob
February 1998 - June 1998
Datin Hjh. Khamisah Bt. Hj. Othman
July 1998 - January 2003
Datin Hjh. Hamidah Bt. Mohamed
April 2003 – October 2007
Datin Hjh. Hasmah Bt. Abu
January 2008 - 2016
Pn. Hjh. Majidah
-
Datin Foziah Bt. Ahmad
-
Pn. Hjh. Siti Nora Bt. Ali
2018 – February 2024
Tn. Mohd Haizir B. Mohd Saleh
March 2024 – now
It should be highlighted that En, Pn, Datin and Hjh are honorifics and titles, not part of the principal's name. Also, the terms of office for Majidah and Siti Nora Bt Ali were either not recorded or lost for reasons that haven't been disclosed.
Enrollment
The enrollment was based on the students’ performance in their Year 6 national examinations known as the Primary School Evaluation Test (UPSR), though after 2021, the tests were abolished. Currently, the Pentaksiran Berasaskan Sekolah (PBS) (School-Based Assignment) and end-year examinations are now the determining factor for student enrollment.
Classes in Forms 1 to 3 are separated based on multiple criteria, such as:
Language of Medium for Mathematics and Science
Type of Coordinated Living Skills Elective taken up
Type of electives taken (Music, Visual Arts, Moral Studies, etc.)
Classes in Forms 4 and 5 are separated based on stream, whether Pure Science Stream or Arts Streams.
Curriculum
SMKTTDI offers two curriculums, the Integrated Secondary School Curriculum (Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Menengah) KBSM for Form 4-5 and the new curriculum (Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menegah) KSSM. The KSSM will phase out the KBSM by the year 2021.
Students from Form 1 through Form 3 or the lower secondary forms will be studying 9 subjects as specified in the national curriculum. At the end of Form 3, students are required to take their End-of-Academic-Session Test (UASA) (Ujian Akhir Sesi Akedemik), as the Form 3 Assessment (PT3) (Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3) was abolished in 2022.[3]
Upon the completion of the exams, students will enter Form 4 or the upper secondary forms and they will study the Pure Science or Arts stream consisting of nine subjects until Form 5 before sitting for the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) examinations at the end of their Form 5 study period (usually in November). Students in the upper forms have the option choosing from different packages of subjects depending on their Stream, interests and PBS results.
Subjects
Different subjects are offered for lower and upper secondary students.
Lower form (Forms 1–3)
Subject
Language of instruction
Obligation
Bahasa Melayu (Malay)
Malay
Mandatory
Bahasa Inggeris (English)
English
Mandatory
Matematik (Mathematics)
English & Malay
Mandatory
Sains (Science)
English & Malay
Mandatory
Sejarah (History)
Malay
Mandatory
Geografi (Geography)
Malay
Mandatory
Pendidikan Islam (Islamic Studies)
Malay
Compulsory for Muslim students
Pendidikan Moral (Moral Studies)
Malay
Compulsory for non-Muslim students
Reka Bentuk Teknologi (Technology Design)
Malay
Optional
Asas Sains Komputer (Basic CS)
Malay
Optional
Note, that students are mandated to pick eitherReka Bentuk Teknologi (Technology Design) or Asas Sains Komputer (Basic CS).
Upper form (Forms 4–5)
Offered subjects includes the core subjects and the Science Stream subjects.
Core subject
Subject
Language of instruction
Obligation
Bahasa Melayu (Malay)
Malay
Mandatory
Bahasa Inggeris (English)
English
Mandatory
Sejarah (History)
Malay
Mandatory
Matematik (Mathematics)
English & Malay
Mandatory
Sains (Science)
English & Malay
Compulsory for non-Science Stream students. Science Stream students instead take the Science Stream subjects
Pendidikan Islam (Islamic Studies)
Malay
Compulsory for Muslim students
Pendidikan Moral (Moral Studies)
Malay
Compulsory for non-Muslim students
Science Stream subjects
Subject
Language of instruction
Obligation
Matematik Tambahan (Additional Mathematics)
English & Malay
Compulsory for Science Stream students
Fizik (Physics)
English & Malay
Compulsory for Science Stream students
Kimia (Chemistry)
English & Malay
Compulsory for Science Stream students
Biologi (Biology)
English & Malay
Compulsory for Science Stream students
Places
Simplified layout of the school, the bache lines denote block skywalks, pathways and concrete roads.
The school holds 6 primary blocks, a surau and a field bordering a dense wall of trees. The blocks' names are named after astronomical objects in the Solar System. Their names are Matahari, Zuhrah, Bumi, Marikh, Neptun and Utarid.[1] The blocks are connected via skywalks excluding block Neptun which is isolated.
Gates
There are three gates, labelled Gate A, B and C. Gate A serves as the main entrance patrolled by the guard, allowing entry to vehicles to enter. Gate B is the supplementary gate, located at the far end of the school's sidewalk. Gate C leads to street 42 Jalan Athinahapan 1 and is prohibited for students to enter or exit though without certain exceptions.
Entering through Gate A leads to an upwards slope. Vehicles can turn left to reach Surau Ahmadiah or continue a bit further which splits, leading to either the parking lot adjacent to Open Halls or the Bestari Stage.
In July of 2025, the sidewalks stretching from Gate A to Gate B was roofed in response to parental complaints. Prior to construction, only a region extended 20m from Gate B was roofed and stayed that way for 15 years. The funds for the project were allocated by the DBKL (Kuala Lumpur City Hall). [4]
Halls
There are two halls in SMKTTDI, they are the Dewan Utama (the Main Halls) and the Dewan Terbuka (the Open Halls). The Main Halls are located on the first floor of block Neptun whilst the Open Halls resides on the ground floor of block Zuhrah. Both the Main Halls and Open Halls have a stage at the front. They are the most common selected areas where events and programs take place.
Next to the Open Halls are the Field. The Field is where students partake in physical activities like sports during PJ (Physical Education) period. The Field has an area of a approximately 7500m².
Where physical activities are participated are not limited to the Field. The Court or the adjacent parking lot are also permitted, though caution is advised.
Surau Ahmadiah
Surah Ahmadiah is the school's only surau, housing 2 floors and a storage room at ground floor. Surah Ahmadiah is situated next to the Court.
Canteen
The school's canteen resides on the ground floor of block Matahari. Recess period lasts for 30-40 minutes. Half of the canteen resides directly under block Matahari (inner Canteen) while the other half resides just outside it (outer Canteen) roofed by corrugated metallic sheets and upheld by metal beams.
Besides seating, the inner Canteen features a counter at the front, several info boards and a teachers' lounge. The outer Canteen features two counters that aren't separated along with a small compartment that houses drink & beverage freezers.
In further details, the Canteen is situated near the Pentas Bestari (Bestari Stage), where daily assemblies are held. The canteen is also within nearing proximity to Gate B.
Blocks
The following list are various rooms in each block excluding restrooms:
Block Matahari
Form 5 classes - Across the second and third floors,
The Canteen - Ground floor,
Office Room - Third floor,
Meeting Room - First floor,
Block Zuhrah
Form 1 classrooms - Across the second and third floors,
The Open Halls - Ground floor,
Sports Management Room/PJK Store - Ground floor,
The Library - First floor,
Computer Room - Second floor,
Block Bumi
Form 3 classrooms - Across the second and third floors,
Science Labs 1, 2 & 3 - Ground floor,
Disciplinary Room - First floor,
Counselling Room - First floor,
Boss Room - First floor,
Music Room - First floor,
Block Marikh
Form 4 classrooms - Across the second and third floors,
Darul Mukafirin - Third floor,
Bestari Lab - First floor,
Multimedia Lab - First floor,
Block Neptun
Form 2 classrooms - Across the second and third floors,
Arts Room - Second floor,
Science Labs 4 & 5 - Ground floor,
The Main Halls - First floor,
Block Utarid
Form 4 classrooms - Across the second floor,
Cyber Lab - Third floor,
Biology Lab - Second floor,
Chemistry Lab - First floor
Language Lab - Third floor,
Classes
The school consists of 8 classes per form, totaling to 40 classes overall. Both lower and upper form classes receive different names which are named after famous polymaths, physicians, philosophers and thinkers. The class names does not play any role in subject priority or quality, solely existing as mere names. The class names are shown below:[5]
The school's anthem was created by En. Malik and its lyrics were composed by En. Mahzan Manan in the 1980s.[1] The anthem is simply called the Lagu Rasmi Sekolah (School's Official Song). The following is both the original and translated versions of the anthem.
Original version (Malay)
Indah permai sekolah kami, Sekolah Menengah Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Mendidik putera-puteri Negara, Demi nusa dan bangsa,
Majulah jayalah selalu, Sekolah Menengah Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Mencapai cita-cita yang suci, Bela ibu pertiwi,
Kami pelajar berikrar berjanji, Mencapai hasrat murni, Membina nama yang suci abadi, ltulah janji kami,
Usaha untuk kejayaan, Menjadi pegangan kami tetap berkekalan, Mendisplinkan diri berakhlak mulia, Lambang Hidup Bahagia,
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