Academicians should work with govt to manage challenges, issues, says PM

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin delivering the text of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's speech at the 15th National Academic Awards on Tuesday (Oct 31). - Photo: Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Academicians should work closely with the government and leaders to manage current and future challenges and issues affecting the country, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister said the government and academicians must work together to find the best and most effective efforts to generate knowledge which harnesses the efforts and creativity of local people towards sustainable social and cultural progress.