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The Star
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
‘Youth must step up'
Inspiring future leaders: Anwar delivering his keynote address at the event. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star YOUTH empowerment through holistic education will be central to Malaysia's progress, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister emphasised the vital role of private universities in preparing youths to meet national challenges, especially in fields like digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the energy transition. 'Why do we place such importance on the younger generation? Because the type of training, the expertise, the capacity to effect change, and the willingness to adopt new disciplines – we have to depend on you,' he told students. 'You can't expect people in my generation to be as fast, to assimilate and acquire knowledge and expertise at the same level, particularly in new sciences and disciplines. 'That's why Management and Science University (MSU) and many other premier institutions are considered by the government as part of our team – to provide opportunities and instil discipline and scholarship among students,' he said during his 'Temu Anwar IPTS' session with higher education students at MSU on May 5. Anwar also said education should not be limited to personal gain – it must be grounded in ethics and a sense of national responsibility. Malaysia's future, he reiterated, depends on a generation that combines technical skills with strong moral values and civic consciousness. 'The assimilation and acquisition of knowledge are critical for your future, your family, your society and your country. 'To acquire knowledge to be comfortable in life is not the end (goal). We want to acquire and assimilate knowledge to disseminate what is just and true,' he said. Speaking to some 4,000 students, the event included an open Q&A session, where students posed questions to the Prime Minister on issues such as economic inequality, student involvement and government accountability. One student proposed establishing forums to include youth input and participation in programmes tied to Malaysia's Asean chairmanship this year, as well as reinstating e-wallet aid to help offset rising living costs. Anwar welcomed both suggestions, directing the Higher Education Ministry to enhance student engagement and expressing openness to expanding financial relief mechanisms. 'We'll consider the e-wallet idea. If we can add a little, maybe we can add more – for books, e-wallets, and so on,' he said. Meanwhile, he also said the government would look into ensuring the prices for land transport are reasonable, and passengers are not charged exorbitant fares during festive periods – especially students studying and living within Peninsular Malaysia. He was responding to a student who suggested that the government extend FLYSiswa – which offers subsidised flights – to cover land transport for students in Peninsular Malaysia. Anwar said the FLYSiswa initiative – currently focused on Sabah and Sarawak due to high airfares, especially during festive seasons – could be expanded after discussions with Transport Minister Anthony Loke. 'Why do we give some preference to Sabah and Sarawak? It's expensive, particularly during festive periods. So we chose to support them – at least to ease part of their burden,' he said. The FLYSiswa initiative was announced under Budget 2024, to assist underprivileged students flying domestically between Sabah, Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan in returning to their hometowns and get back to their varsities for a new semester.
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Govt may expand FLYSiswa subsidy to peninsula students, says PM
SHAH ALAM: The government is considering expanding the FLYSiswa initiative to include local university students in Peninsular Malaysia, particularly through land transport subsidies. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the annual programme by the Transport Ministry could be extended to students who require subsidised fares for travel to certain destinations within the peninsula. "Why is FLYSiswa only for Sabah and Sarawak? "Because we all know that flight tickets to those states are expensive, especially during festive seasons, so we decided to support students from there. "Regarding FLYSiswa in the peninsula, I will discuss it with the Transport Minister (Anthony Loke), perhaps for certain areas, we can explore the possibility of implementing it," Anwar said during the Temu Anwar programme at Management and Science University (MSU) today. He was responding to a student who proposed that the initiative be extended to cover land transport for students in Peninsular Malaysia. The FLYSiswa initiative currently provides subsidised flight tickets to students from public universities, polytechnics and community colleges under the Higher Education Ministry, as well as matriculation and teacher training institute students under the Education Ministry, for domestic travel between the peninsula, Sabah, Sarawak and LaMbuan.
Barnama
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Gov't Mulls Extending FLYSiswa To Land Transport In Peninsula
SHAH ALAM, May 5 (Bernama) -- The government will discuss the possibility of expanding the FLYSiswa initiative, which provides subsidised flight tickets, to include land transport for students in Peninsular Malaysia, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the annual initiative by the Ministry of Transport could potentially be implemented for specific journeys or destinations within the peninsula. 'Why is FLYSiswa focused on Sabah and Sarawak? Because we all know flights to those states are expensive, especially during festive seasons … so we decided to offer assistance. 'As for FLYSiswa in the peninsula, I'll discuss it with the Transport Minister (Anthony Loke). Perhaps for certain areas or specific locations, we can look into implementing it,' he said at the 'Temu Anwar' programme at the private Management and Science University (MSU) here today. He was responding to a participant who suggested the government extend FLYSiswa to cover land transport for students in Peninsular Malaysia. The FLYSiswa initiative provides subsidies for flight tickets for public university students, polytechnic and community college students under the Ministry of Higher Education, as well as matriculation and teacher training institute students under the Ministry of Education, for domestic routes between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan. Meanwhile, Anwar shared that the Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia is developing a suitable programme to expand the Perdana Fellow Programme, creating more opportunities for youth to gain experience from national leadership. The Prime Minister said the government views the programme, introduced 10 years ago, as the best platform for students to understand the direction and work culture of the government at the highest level, while also preventing them from being influenced by baseless accusations against the administration. 'We will discuss how to give those who are unable to join the Perdana Fellow Programme other opportunities to engage with and learn from government leaders, ministers and deputy ministers.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Gov't mulls extending FLYSiswa to land transport in peninsula
SHAH ALAM: The government will discuss the possibility of expanding the FLYSiswa initiative, which provides subsidised flight tickets, to include land transport for students in Peninsular Malaysia, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the annual initiative by the Ministry of Transport could potentially be implemented for specific journeys or destinations within the peninsula. 'Why is FLYSiswa focused on Sabah and Sarawak? Because we all know flights to those states are expensive, especially during festive seasons ... so we decided to offer assistance. 'As for FLYSiswa in the peninsula, I'll discuss it with the Transport Minister (Anthony Loke). Perhaps for certain areas or specific locations, we can look into implementing it,' he said at the 'Temu Anwar' programme at the private Management and Science University (MSU) here today. He was responding to a participant who suggested the government extend FLYSiswa to cover land transport for students in Peninsular Malaysia. The FLYSiswa initiative provides subsidies for flight tickets for public university students, polytechnic and community college students under the Ministry of Higher Education, as well as matriculation and teacher training institute students under the Ministry of Education, for domestic routes between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan. Meanwhile, Anwar shared that the Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia is developing a suitable programme to expand the Perdana Fellow Programme, creating more opportunities for youth to gain experience from national leadership. The Prime Minister said the government views the programme, introduced 10 years ago, as the best platform for students to understand the direction and work culture of the government at the highest level, while also preventing them from being influenced by baseless accusations against the administration. 'We will discuss how to give those who are unable to join the Perdana Fellow Programme other opportunities to engage with and learn from government leaders, ministers and deputy ministers. 'This is being managed by the Akademi Kenegaraan and other relevant parties to allow more youth to gain knowledge about administration and work culture,' he said. Previously, Anwar had said the Perdana Fellow Programme is the best platform for young people to be exposed to the government's direction, operations and work culture at the highest level. He believes the programme also helps future national leaders better understand government policies. Some 4,000 students participated in today's Temu Anwar programme, his first with a private university. It was also attended by Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, MSU vice-chancellor Prof Puan Sri Dr Junainah Abd Hamid and MSU president Tan Sri Dr Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid.
