Silat training to pack more punch in schools


BUKIT MERTAJAM: The government intends to increase silat training in schools and expand the martial art into higher learning institutions to strengthen unity and discipline among youths.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said silat should not only be seen as a sport or martial art, but also as a way to instil cultural pride and resilience among the younger generation.

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