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New Straits Times
25-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
PM: No place for bullying, racism in schools
IPOH: There is no place for bullying and racism in schools, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said a better future for Malaysia hinged on elevating the quality of education and instilling moral values in youth. "I have informed the Education Ministry, Higher Education Ministry and all school principals and headmasters that if Malaysia is to have a better future, the quality of education must improve. "Yet we still receive reports from time to time about bad behaviour among students. Bullying, insulting one another, mocking others due to their skin colour or race. "This is not the behaviour of educated people. "That's why I always say, if you want to be a good teacher, a good leader, a good prime minister, then you must hold on to this one principle. What is it? "A Malay child is my child. A Chinese child is my child. An Indian child is my child. An Orang Asli child is my child," he said in his speech at the Santuni Kasih programme at SMJK Poi Lam here today. Present were Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming and Berjaya Group founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan. The Tambun member of parliament said Malaysia's strength lied in its diversity and he condemned people who judged individuals based on their race or background. "We must fight narrow and ignorant views — those who judge others based on skin colour or race. "We should judge people based on their knowledge, their values and their contributions to society. "We must judge people by their character, whether they are good or not, whether they are knowledgeable, whether they bring benefit or harm, whether they do honest work or commit crimes. "Judge people based on their behaviour and moral values." He urged schools and education institutions to become proactive in addressing issues of discipline and bullying, noting that unity must be built from a young age. "I don't care if it's a Malay school, religious school, Tamil school or Chinese school. This mentality must not exist. It will divide and destroy our nation. Our country is strong and unique. "So don't forget to study, maintain discipline, don't become arrogant or proud and don't insult or bully others. Because I don't believe our national system or our schools today would tolerate such behaviour." Anwar called on students to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology, warning that Malaysia could not afford to fall behind in the tech race. "Today, in any field, without exception, we must master digital technology. We must master AI, because that is the technology of the future. If you want to succeed, you must master this technology." At the event, Berjaya Group presented RM1 million to 2,000 underprivileged students from 15 schools in the Tambun parliamentary constituency.
The Star
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Do not belittle or bully, PM tells students
IPOH: Students have been urged to maintain discipline and avoid arrogance by belittling or bullying others, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister emphasised that the country's system and schools should not tolerate such behaviour. "It is crucial for discipline in schools to improve. "We still hear reports of bad behaviour among students, including mocking others, hurling insults, and discriminating based on skin colour or ethnicity. "This is not the behaviour of educated people. Malaysia, while being a Malay-Bumiputera majority nation, is a place for everyone," he said during the "Santuni Kasih" programme with school students in the Tambun parliamentary area at SMJK Poi Lam today (April 25). The event was attended by Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming and Berjaya Group founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan. Berjaya Group presented RM1mil to 2,000 underprivileged students from 15 schools in the Tambun parliamentary area. Anwar also urged students to stand against narrow-mindedness and prejudice based on race. "We should evaluate people based on their knowledge, character, behaviour, and values. I hope you remember this. "We must not hear of racial sentiments in any school, whether Malay, Chinese, Tamil, or Religious schools. "That sort of thinking divides and destroys our nation, and we are all Malaysians who love our country," he added. Anwar reiterated that good teachers, leaders, and even a good Prime Minister must consider every child, whether Malay, Chinese, Indian, or Orang Asli, as their own. Teachers bear great responsibility in shaping this understanding, he said. He highlighted Malaysia's development, with high investments in sectors like semiconductors, data centres, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). "If you want to succeed, you must be disciplined, diligent, and willing to master new knowledge. "Strengthen your command of languages: Bahasa Melayu as our national language, and English, which is important in business. "The rise of China's economy has made Mandarin increasingly important," he added. Anwar reminded students that schools must adapt to the future, instructing agencies to ensure the quality of education improves for Malaysia's future. "We must uplift the standard of education. Today, in any field, we must master digital technology and AI. That's the future. The true purpose of acquiring knowledge is to become a good person who benefits themselves, their families, society, and the nation," he concluded.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Vincent Tan, Carsome step up with cash, free cars as aid for Putra Heights fire victims grows
SUBANG JAYA, April 5 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today announced that 400 families affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire have each received RM3,000 — 300 from Berjaya Group founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan and 100 from real estate company Matrix Concepts Holdings. He added that car e-commerce company Carsome is providing victims with 50 vehicles for free use for a month, with 20 delivered today and another 30 set to be delivered next week. 'I would like to express my gratitude to several corporate companies that have come forward to provide assistance to the victims of the fire in Putra Heights,' he told reporters when met at an aid handover ceremony here today. 'Many corporate companies have stepped forward to provide aid, demonstrating the strong spirit of cooperation among Malaysians.' He added that 63 new motorcycles would be sponsored to replace those destroyed in the incident, with handover and registration set for next Monday. 'This shows that there is substantial support from private companies, complementing the assistance provided by the government,' he said. He further reassured victims that the government would assist in rebuilding homes deemed 'total losses', and that further announcements will be made on the matter. 'While the process will take some time, our immediate priority is to alleviate their burden, which is why corporate aid is being expedited directly to the victims,' Loke said. The gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights broke out on the morning of April 1, sending flames over 30 metres into the air and reaching temperatures of 1,000 degrees Celsius. It took emergency responders nearly eight hours to fully extinguish the blaze, which left 87 homes completely destroyed and damaged 148 others.
