KEPALA BATAS – The government’s proposal to set up special schools targeting the children of the hardcore poor has the potential to bring the group out of the shackles of poverty. Penang Matriculation College accountancy student Fatin Najwa Zulkifli described the proposal as the start of the government’s efforts to wipe out hardcore poverty.
The 18-year-old student said many such students have the capability but due to family financial constraints, they do not reach their full potential.
“If there is a special school, these students will have more opportunities to pursue higher education. In addition, more human capital will be produced while talents and abilities can be uncovered,” she said when met after the Meet Anwar-Madani Education session at Penang Matriculation College today.
Earlier, at the programme, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government intends to establish a special school for the poor, based on the concept of a science secondary boarding school.
Meanwhile, another matriculation student, Muhammad Afiq Syed Ammer Ali, believes that the government wishes to help his friends who are unable to continue their education.
“With this, we can actually increase Malaysia’s productivity and the country’s progress because if there are many students, we can increase the country’s income,” he said.
For Physical Science student, Arif Naufal Ahmad @ Mohamad, the school’s establishment can provide opportunities for those unable to receive treatment equal to students in the city.
“This can help them because each of them has talents that can be highlighted. We will see more of them obtain the same privileges as urban students,” he said. – Bernama, August 5, 2023
