Faridah Ibrahim established TBG International Academy on the belief that high-quality early education defines a child’s future. The academy’s mission is to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive and parents can feel completely at ease. It serves as a vital bridge between home and the start of formal schooling.

Did You Know?

The first branch of Tadika dan Taska Bistari Genius was created to fill a specific need for quality childcare in the community, providing a local solution for families seeking excellence.

Commitment to Quality

Since opening in 2015 in Padang Serai, Kedah, TBG International Academy has remained focused on high educational standards. Despite the challenges of the early years, the academy’s dedication to its core values has allowed it to grow into a trusted name in the region.

Modernizing for the Future

To stay ahead, TBG International Academy has fully embraced digital innovation. By using online platforms for parent communication and digital tools for student learning, the academy ensures that education remains seamless and efficient, even during uncertain times.

Leadership and Transformation with RCG

Through a partnership with RCG, the academy has strengthened its leadership and operational systems. By focusing on long-term strategy and effective delegation, the organization has empowered its staff to maintain the highest levels of care and excellence across all its branches.

Trust Through Transparency

Parental trust is the cornerstone of the TBG brand. The academy offers daily LIVE sessions, allowing families to view school activities and assemblies in real-time. This commitment to transparency has strengthened the academy’s reputation and made it a leader in early childhood education throughout Kedah.

Ustaz Mohd Saifullah Bin Husin grew up immersed in a family where faith, education, and entrepreneurship intertwined. With a father active in business, politics, and dakwah, and a mother dedicated to teaching and community work, Saifullah inherited a unique blend of discipline, compassion, and vision. From running family businesses to pursuing a Bachelor’s in Islamic Studies in Yemen and a Master’s in Quran and Sunnah at IIUM, his journey combined knowledge, leadership, and a deep commitment to spreading the Quran.

Did You Know?

AKMAL’s FAST TRACK TAHFIZ program helps children as young as 7 memorize 30 juzuk of Al-Quran in just one year, integrating personalized motivation, focused study, and psychological guidance to accelerate learning effectively.

A Strategy Built for Excellence

AKMAL tackles the challenge of slow Quranic memorization with a well-structured, results-driven approach:

• Modular Learning: Lessons are organized systematically using the “Modul Mudah,” making memorization simple, enjoyable, and effective.
• 6 Rukun Hafiz: Ensures students maintain impeccable recitation quality from day one through graduation.
• Supportive Learning Environment: Peer groups, mentors, and interactive lessons foster motivation, collaboration, and confidence.

These strategies create an environment where students can thrive, reaching ambitious goals while developing discipline and a love for the Quran.

Facilities That Enhance Learning

AKMAL provides fully equipped boarding facilities that offer a secure, comfortable environment focused on study and spiritual growth. With libraries, learning centers, and counselor support, students gain access to resources that enhance both academic and personal development. The asrama setting also cultivates teamwork, social skills, and leadership qualities, making it a holistic learning environment parents trust.

Showcasing Student Achievements

AKMAL emphasizes results-driven credibility. By publicizing the success of students who become Huffaz, the academy builds trust among prospective students and parents. These achievements inspire learners, attract new enrolments, and reinforce the institution’s reputation as a premier Tahfiz center.

Milestone Highlights

• Founded in 2018 in Terengganu by Ustaz Saifullah Bin Husin
• Expanded to 7 branches across Terengganu, Selangor, and Johor
• Developed FAST TRACK TAHFIZ program for rapid memorization
• Set a goal to produce 3,000 Huffaz annually by 2025

Leadership and Transformation with RCG

Ustaz Saifullah’s commitment to excellence was amplified through mentorship with RCG, providing strategic guidance on scaling operations, optimizing learning modules, and managing multi-branch growth.

RCG’s Role:

• Sharpened leadership and organizational clarity
• Strengthened operational systems across multiple branches
• Guided long-term strategic planning for sustainable expansion

A Vision Rooted in Faith and Impact

Today, Akademi Al-Quran Amalillah stands as a trusted institution for rapid Quranic memorization, blending traditional tahfiz education with modern methods to maximize learning outcomes. Ustaz Saifullah continues to inspire students and parents alike with a philosophy grounded in faith, discipline, and community:

“To guide children to become Huffaz is not just teaching memorization—it’s shaping their character, nurturing their potential, and creating a lifelong love for the Quran.”

Before there were colourful modules or multiple branches, there was an apartment, and Norzamilah Yaacob doing it all herself.

Taska Qistina began not as a business, but as a responsibility. Together with her sister, she cared for every routine, every cry, every smile. As trust from parents grew, support came along with one staff member at a time.

Growth wasn’t always smooth. Branches closed, challenges arose but Norzamilah pressed on, guided by a simple belief: early childhood deserves care with intention, not shortcuts.

Learning That Feels Like Play

At Taska Qistina, education doesn’t feel forced. It feels natural.

Guided by its motto, “Where You Learn, As You Play,” children are introduced to learning through movement, curiosity, and age-appropriate exploration from as young as three months old. Every activity is designed to meet children where they are, not rush them into what they’re not ready for.

Learning here is joyful. Structured, yet gentle. Purposeful, yet playful.

Did You Know?

Taska Qistina places strong emphasis on self-management skills, from organising personal items to daily hygiene routines, helping children build independence, confidence, and emotional resilience from an early age.

The Power of Qualified Care

“All our educators are experienced and hold early childhood education certifications.”

One decision shaped Taska Qistina’s reputation more than any marketing ever could: only hiring certified and experienced educators.

Every caregiver is trained in early childhood education, ensuring that learning isn’t just safe but meaningful. These educators understand more than routines; they understand development stages, emotional cues, and how each child learns differently.

For parents, this brings peace of mind. For children, it creates a space where they feel understood.

Moments That Children Remember

Festivities are not treated as side activities at Taska Qistina. They are learning moments.

From Independence Day to Hari Raya celebrations, themed activities allow children to explore culture, creativity, and confidence through hands-on experiences. Dressing up, role-playing, and celebrating together help children understand diversity while strengthening their social bonds.

These moments don’t just fill photo albums. They shape how children remember learning itself.

Trust That Grew Organically

Taska Qistina’s growth wasn’t built on aggressive expansion. It was built on trust passed from one family to another. Today, that trust supports multiple branches, including centres within government institutions—an achievement that reflects not scale, but credibility.

Leadership and Transformation with RCG

As Taska Qistina expanded, Norzamilah faced the challenge of managing multiple branches and a growing team. RCG’s guidance helped her:

• Strengthen leadership skills to manage staff effectively
• Establish clear systems for operations and learning modules
• Align her team’s mindset with the centre’s mission and values

With RCG’s mentorship, Taska Qistina evolved from a one-woman operation into a structured childcare institution, one that could grow without losing the heart, care, and intention that started it all.

More Than Childcare

Taska Qistina isn’t defined by the number of branches or children it serves. It’s defined by consistency, showing up every day with the same care and intention as it did in that first apartment.

Norzamilah Yaacob’s journey is a reminder that meaningful institutions are rarely born big. They are built patiently through responsibility, resilience, and the quiet courage to keep going when no one is watching.

And sometimes, the most important work in the world begins with simply taking good care of what’s right in front of you.