PUTRAJAYA, July 1 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday chaired the first National Education Council (MPN) Meeting for 2026, reaffirming the government’s commitment to implementing bold and meaningful reforms to strengthen Malaysia’s education system from schools to higher education.
During the meeting, discussions centred on improving the quality of education at the district level, strengthening the Bumiputera education agenda, and developing a comprehensive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) talent pipeline to meet the nation’s future workforce demands.
Anwar said the National Education Council was established not merely to make incremental adjustments but to drive transformative changes that would ensure Malaysia’s education system remains relevant in an increasingly competitive and rapidly evolving global landscape.
He stressed that education reforms must include continuous improvements to educational content and curriculum while enhancing English language proficiency as a second language, without compromising the importance of the national language, cultural values, moral education and the principles of Malaysia MADANI.
“The National Education Council was created not merely to make adjustments, but to drive bold and meaningful changes so that our education system remains relevant to the demands of the times,” he said.
Anwar added that the government remains committed to objectively evaluating the country’s education system by taking into account the views, expertise and recommendations of educators, academics, industry players and other stakeholders.
He said such an inclusive approach would ensure that every policy and initiative undertaken genuinely prepares future generations with the knowledge, skills and values needed to navigate future challenges.
The Prime Minister also cautioned against complacency, saying that satisfaction with the existing education system should never become an obstacle to national progress.
Instead, he urged all stakeholders to embrace change, foster innovation and work collectively to elevate the quality of Malaysia’s education system to greater heights.
The meeting reflects the MADANI Government’s ongoing commitment to building a future-ready education ecosystem capable of producing highly skilled, competitive and values-driven Malaysians.
— MINUTESMY
— SOURCE: FB ANWAR IBRAHIM
