KUALA LUMPUR: The Higher Education Ministry has been instructed to discuss with the Education Ministry to ensure core subjects like Bahasa Melayu and History are prioritised, including in private and international schools, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said the instruction was part of the proposed review of General Studies Subjects (MPU) that was presented by Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir on Tuesday (Sept 30).
"This review is vital for improving the content, quantity and approach of MPU so that it is fresher, more relevant and more effective in fostering national values and spirit of patriotism,” Anwar said in his latest social media post.
He said the proposed review of the MPU was formulated through engagement with various parties, including scholars, public universities, the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), the Higher Education Leadership Academy (AKEPT), the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), the Defence Ministry and other agencies through studies on effectiveness and the new direction of the MPU implementation.
Anwar also said the implementation of the MPU review would be expanded to not just private and public universities, but also encompass all training institutions in the country.
He added that the proposal would be presented to the Cabinet to enhance national awareness so as to produce a generation of knowledgeable, big-hearted and patriotic people.- Bernama
