Education Development Plan 2026-2035 To Focus On Character Building, Human Values

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Education (MOE) will focus on character building and human values in the upcoming Education Development Plan 2026-2035, says Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad.

He said the plan, currently being drafted, was in line with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call to strengthen moral and ethical values among students.

He said the concept of human-centred education would highlight the principle of ‘karamah insaniah’ (recognition of human dignity) as the foundation of the national education system.

“Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has clearly stated the importance of karamah insaniah — education that uplifts human dignity through values such as manners, morality, and integrity,” he told a special press conference here today.

Earlier today, the Prime Minister said the country’s long-inherited education system also had ‘flaws’, as it focused mainly on academic knowledge without instilling principles, ethics and moral values in students.

Anwar also expressed hope for a collective resolve among educational institutions, parents and society to address these shortcomings in order to produce a generation that was not only knowledgeable, but also virtuous.

Mohd Azam said the Prime Minister’s remarks were received positively and served as motivation for the ministry to reform the national education system.

The 10-year Education Development Plan 2026-2035 is being prepared to replace the current Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025, which ends this year.

Previously, Fadhlina said the new plan would focus on various reforms aimed at enhancing the quality, accessibility and relevance of education for students nationwide.

-- BERNAMA