Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that all students, including those in national schools, must master Bahasa Melayu to elevate the nation’s education quality.
This policy does not block learning mother tongues or languages like Arabic and English. The government, via the Education Ministry (MOE), fully supports such opportunities.
“I emphasise good command of Malay in this country,” he said at an engagement with the Chinese community at SJKC Perting today. “We also push English for global competition.”
Balanced Language Policy
“Our national system lets SJK Chinese and Tamil pupils excel in Chinese and Tamil,” Anwar added. “But all must master Malay, the country’s official language.”
MOE has orders to deploy enough Chinese and other language teachers, even in national schools. This ensures access to second and third languages.
“Not just in Chinese SJKs, but national schools too—for kids wanting Chinese, Tamil, or Arabic,” he said. “We aim to end endless ethnic language disputes.”
Focus on Education Quality
Priority lies in raising school standards so graduates compete locally, in Asean, and worldwide.
“There may be small differences to discuss, but don’t lose sight,” Anwar urged. “For Malaysia’s progress and our children’s success, upgrade schools, train teachers, provide facilities.”
He called for mastery in languages, digital skills, AI, mathematics, science, and technology. These shape the future.
Infrastructure Push
The government works to maintain school facilities and infrastructure in top condition.
Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman attended.
Anwar announced RM13.5 million approval for SJKC Perting’s infrastructure repairs. An immediate RM300,000 goes to pre-implementation work.
