KOTA TINGGI – The “Temu Anwar” programme, which saw Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meeting the students at several universities recently, is aimed at sharing the country’s direction as well as to encourage students and instil values that could help in nation-building.
Refuting opposition allegations that the programme was purportedly an openly political campaign held in universities, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said it had nothing to do with the upcoming six state elections on August 12.
On the other hand, the Kota Tinggi MP said that Anwar was the only prime minister who cared greatly about students and young people.
“When you listen to his speeches, he wants the students to have critical thinking and also be creative. He wants them to think rationally rather than getting obsessed.
“I would say the same things to students because the nation’s future depends on how we nurture them.
“It is not just about physical strength but also about mental and spiritual strength. These are the three important aspects we want to achieve in line with the Malaysia Madani concept,” he told reporters at SMK Tan Sri Jaafar Albar, here today.
He was commenting on the statements by some who wanted the Tambun MP to stop the “Temu Anwar” programme and instead fully focus on addressing the people’s hardships and developing the economy.
Earlier today, Khaled launched the UPSI Smarthome Schooling@Johor programme at the school – a tuition programme that focuses on the five core subjects of the school curriculum.
Its objective is to improve the quality of education for B40 students sitting for the 2023 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination.
The tuition programme will run from August 1 to 22 and involve six schools in Kota Tinggi. – Bernama, July 22, 2023
