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New Straits Times
5 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
PM calls for revival of reading culture to uplift nation
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to revive the spirit of reading, emphasising its crucial role in nation-building and advancing knowledge. He said without a commitment to lifelong learning through reading, the country cannot hope to compete globally or improve its command of language, knowledge and technology. "We have inherited a proud and remarkable civilisation. It is our generation's responsibility to pursue knowledge diligently as well as shape values, character and integrity, to elevate the dignity of our people and our nation," he said. Speaking at the opening of the Malaysia Madani Nationalism Seminar, themed 'Teachers as Catalysts of Patriotism', Anwar said reviving a reading culture is essential to producing well-informed, morally grounded citizens, a goal that requires unity, collective effort and a shared commitment to justice. He noted that simply distributing books is no longer enough to foster interest among younger Malaysians, who are increasingly drawn to social media. "This is not a new problem," he said, citing an American social critic, Allan Bloom, who warned as early as the 1980s, in his book 'The Closing of the American Mind', that interest in reading was already in decline. Anwar said that national pride should not be measured solely through material development, but also through enduring human values. "We may achieve progress, but without a sense of humanity, it is incomplete," he said. More than 1,000 educators attended the seminar, including retired teachers, teaching professionals from Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as teacher trainees from the Teacher Education Institutes. Also present were Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia (AKM) director-general Datuk Dr Roslan Hussin and Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) president Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud.
The Star
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
PM Anwar calls for revival of reading culture to uplift the nation
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to revive the spirit of reading, emphasising its crucial role in nation-building and advancing knowledge. The Prime Minister said that without a commitment to lifelong learning through reading, the country cannot hope to compete globally or improve its command of language, knowledge and technology. "We have inherited a proud and remarkable civilisation. It is our generation's responsibility to pursue knowledge diligently as well as shape values, character and integrity, to elevate the dignity of our people and our nation,' he said. Speaking at the opening of the Malaysia Madani Nationalism Seminar, themed 'Teachers as Catalysts of Patriotism', Anwar said reviving a reading culture is essential to producing well-informed, morally grounded citizens, a goal that requires unity, collective effort and a shared commitment to justice. He noted that simply distributing books is no longer enough to foster interest among younger Malaysians, who are increasingly drawn to social media. "This is not a new problem,' he said, citing an American social critic, Allan Bloom, who warned as early as the 1980s, in his book 'The Closing of the American Mind', that interest in reading was already in decline. Anwar said that national pride should not be measured solely through material development, but also through enduring human values. "We may achieve progress, but without a sense of humanity, it is incomplete,' he said. More than 1,000 educators attended the seminar, including retired teachers, teaching professionals from Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as teacher trainees from the Teacher Education Institutes. Also present were Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia (AKM) director-general Datuk Dr Roslan Hussin and Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) president Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud.- Bernama
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New Straits Times
9 hours ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Anwar urges decisive action to curb youth drug and vape abuse
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for urgent and concerted action to tackle the growing problem of drug and vape abuse among youths. Addressing the Malaysia Madani Nationalism Seminar: "Teachers as Catalysts of National Patriotism" today, he said the issue was raised during a cabinet meeting earlier in the day. "Please, hold discussions, find effective strategies and approaches. Do you need funding? Counselling? Religious outreach? Let me know. We've been deliberating this issue for decades, yet it remains unresolved," he said. Anwar acknowledged the enormity of the task ahead but stressed the importance of beginning the process of reform. "I'm aware that poverty has yet to be fully addressed. I've not succeeded in significantly improving the quality of education. I've not yet managed to elevate the Malay language as a respected language of knowledge. "I've also not succeeded in strengthening Islamic outreach and awareness among students — but we must start," he added. Earlier, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government would act firmly against the online sale of illicit products, including drug-laced vape liquids being promoted on social media platforms. Fahmi said a meeting would soon be held with Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad and Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali to coordinate enforcement measures.
New Straits Times
10 hours ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Anwar urges decisive action on youth drug and vape abuse
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for urgent action to address the growing problem of drug and vape abuse among youth. Speaking at the Malaysia Madani Nationalism Seminar: "Teachers as Catalysts of National Patriotism", Anwar said the issue was discussed in a Cabinet meeting earlier today. "Please, have discussions, find ways and methods. Need funding? Counselling? Religious outreach? Tell me, we have been thinking about this for decades and it is still not solved" he said.
