Anwar tells ministries to work together to prioritise BM, History
The higher education ministry has been directed to engage with the education ministry to ensure core subjects such as Bahasa Melayu and History are prioritised, including in private and international schools.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the directive was part of the proposed review of general studies subjects (MPU) presented today by higher education minister Zambry Abd Kadir.
“I welcome efforts to improve the content, scope, and approach of MPU so that it becomes fresher, more relevant, and more effective in fostering national values and the spirit of patriotism,” he said in a Facebook post.
Anwar said the proposal was formulated after consulting various parties, including scholars, public universities, the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, the Higher Education Leadership Academy (AKEPT), the Malaysian…
