Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has been instructed to discuss with the Ministry of Education (MOE) to ensure core subjects like Bahasa Melayu and History are prioritised, including in private and international schools, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He stated that this directive is part of a proposed review of General Studies Subjects (MPU) presented by Minister of Higher Education Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar emphasized that the review aims to improve the content, quantity, and approach of MPU, making it fresher, more relevant, and effective in fostering national values and a spirit of patriotism. He highlighted that the proposed review was formulated through engagement with various parties, including scholars, public universities, the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), the Higher Education Leadership Academy (AKEPT), the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), the Defence Ministry, and other agencies. These consultations were conducted to assess the effectiveness and new direction of MPU implementation.

Anwar also noted that the implementation of the MPU review will be expanded beyond private and public universities to include all training institutions in the country. He further mentioned that the proposal would be presented to the Cabinet to enhance national awareness, aiming to produce a generation of knowledgeable, big-hearted, and patriotic individuals.