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Barnama
22-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
National Language Must Be Core To Malaysia's Development Strategy
GENERAL Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at the launch of the Public Bank-Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Language Award held at a hotel today. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the importance of upholding and advancing the national language as a fundamental pillar of Malaysia's national development agenda. Speaking at the launch of the Public Bank-Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Language Prize today, Anwar cited global examples to stress that economic, technological and digital progress need not come at the expense of cultural and linguistic identity, but instead can coexist with strong cultural and linguistic roots. 'Take China, for example. Despite its technological and economic prowess, it continues to emphasise classical education in Chinese literature, such as the works of Mengzi, in schools. They want their children to maintain their cultural identity and not be swayed or mesmerised by foreign works that influence young minds and character. 'In Russia, despite its military and economic strength and a rapidly advancing education system, almost everyone I've met there seems familiar with the richness of Russian literature, such as the great works of Anna Akhmatova,' he said. Also present were Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh, DBP Board of Governors chairman Datuk Dr Anwar Ridhwan, and Public Bank Berhad deputy chief executive officer Datuk Sulaiman Abdul Manap. Anwar said that Malaysia needs to emulate these nations by making the national language a living part of its progress, not a rhetorical slogan, but a practical commitment backed by unified action across all sectors, including finance and private enterprise. 'In our pursuit of a MADANI nation, one that is progressive and globally competitive, we must ensure our financial institutions are strong and outward-looking. But in doing so, we must never lose sight of a vital component of nation-building, which is linguistic excellence and reverence for our literary heritage. 'It would be a grave mistake to assume that language and culture can be sidelined in the name of reform and progress. No great nation has ever abandoned these foundations,' Anwar asserted. The Prime Minister also applauded the revival of the Language Prize, which was first introduced in 1984 but discontinued in 1998, as a timely move to reaffirm national values.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Proposal to raise retirement age needs comprehensive study
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposal to raise the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 65 is one of the issues that needs to be given attention and consideration, but must first be studied comprehensively, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, also the Minister of Finance, said that before any decision is taken, the proposal ought to be discussed at the ministerial level first and then presented to the Cabinet Ministers. 'We have not brought it up to the Cabinet. Let them study its implications, such as finance, new job opportunities and so on. 'Let them review it because this is a proposal that ought to be given attention and considered,' he told reporters after officiating the launch of the 'Hadiah Bahasa Public Bank-Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP)' ceremony here today. Also present at the launch were Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh, DBP Board of Governors chairman Datuk Dr Anwar Ridhwan and Public Bank Berhad deputy chief executive officer Datuk Sulaiman Abdul Manap. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said had previously proposed that the government consider raising the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 65. Azalina, who suggested this in her personal capacity, said it would be a loss when individuals are made to retire at the age of 60 when they are still energetic, productive and capable of contributing to the workforce. In Malaysia, the mandatory retirement age for government employees is currently set at 60. This is also the minimum retirement age for private sector employees under the Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Proposal to raise retirement age needs comprehensive study, says PM
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposal to raise the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 65 is one of the issues that needs to be given attention and consideration, but must first be studied comprehensively, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, also the Minister of Finance, said that before any decision is taken, the proposal ought to be discussed at the ministerial level first and then presented to the Cabinet Ministers. 'We have not brought it up to the Cabinet. Let them study its implications, such as finance, new job opportunities and so on. 'Let them review it because this is a proposal that ought to be given attention and considered,' he told reporters after officiating the launch of the 'Hadiah Bahasa Public Bank-Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP)' ceremony here today. Also present at the launch were Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh, DBP Board of Governors chairman Datuk Dr Anwar Ridhwan and Public Bank Berhad deputy chief executive officer Datuk Sulaiman Abdul Manap. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said had previously proposed that the government consider raising the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 65. Azalina, who suggested this in her personal capacity, said it would be a loss when individuals are made to retire at the age of 60 when they are still energetic, productive and capable of contributing to the workforce. In Malaysia, the mandatory retirement age for government employees is currently set at 60. This is also the minimum retirement age for private sector employees under the Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012.
