PUTRAJAYA, June 5 — The Malaysia Madani Nationhood Training Module introduced today aims to teach youth about the country’s history and how to appreciate contributions of past leaders, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He said the module is based on the Federal Constitution and moves with the times, especially digitalisation.
“In this module, we must be steadfast in learning about our country’s history, and that our nation is independent and sovereign because of the contributions of all parties.
“The Malays are the backbone, with the spirit of nationalism and independence and the participation of all, including the Chinese, Indians, Dayak, Iban, Melanau and all other ethnic groups,” he said when launching the training module here today.
Anwar said youth must learn about the contributions and strengths of past leaders and use that knowledge to raise the country’s dignity.
“We appreciate the contributions of past leaders and independence fighters from all states in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak for their services, but appreciating past contributions does not necessarily bind us to the past… Draw strength from them but dynamically improve and raise the dignity of the nation,” he said.
Anwar also called on youth to seize opportunities to elevate Malaysia in the eyes of the world, in line with current government policy.
“Malaysia is a trading nation that needs fundamental strength and foreign (business) confidence. We used to be known for our manufacturing industry, and now for information, digital, and artificial intelligence technologies, as well as data and semiconductor hubs.
“Young people must seize the opportunity. We are facing new realities, new challenges, that require us to take new measures with a new spirit,” he said.
He said the Malaysian National Academy was established to foster outstanding characteristics among youth and inculcate their love for the country.
“In the tradition of this training module, it should be challenging and stimulating so we think based on the values of good and evil, righteousness and wrongdoing, and rights and falsehoods,” he said.
The Malaysian National Academy in a statement said the new module is based on national history, understanding of the Federal Constitution, and appreciation of the Rukun Negara, combining conventional and digital methods to make it appealing to various parties, especially youth.
— Bernama
