Selangor: The Selangor government continues to emphasise the importance of education as a fundamental pillar in building a resilient society, amid concerns over rising crime rates, particularly cases involving violence among family members. Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said the evolving social landscape and pressures of the digital era require educational institutions to play a more comprehensive role in fostering a balance between identity, human values and global connectivity.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Amirudin highlighted that some individuals tend to become increasingly isolated in a highly digitalised society, creating gaps in understanding, empathy and shared values within social relationships. Speaking before more than 700 attendees at the exchange of memorandums of understanding in education and the launch of the Form Six Elites Module, he stressed the need for society to remain connected in an interconnected world.
Amirudin, who is also the state Education Exco, warned that failing to achieve such balance could lead to a fragile society, more vulnerable to social challenges, including domestic violence and serious crimes, which have raised public concern. He cited recent family-related murder cases as evidence that access to information alone does not guarantee wisdom, emotional maturity, or ethical judgment.
He emphasized the necessity of educating children, nurturing university students, and guiding the younger generation through academic, humanistic, and life-values-based education. Amirudin stressed that without this approach, society risks becoming fragile and ill-equipped to face present-day realities, which often defy expectations and logic.
Addressing the growing anxiety among the younger generation, Amirudin noted that changes in thinking patterns, social interactions, and lifestyles, driven by social media influence, require a more holistic educational approach. This approach should encompass character development, digital literacy, and the strengthening of noble values.
He reiterated that education remains the key to progress, unity, and the future of the state, urging all stakeholders to work in an integrated manner to ensure continuous improvement in educational quality for the community's well-being.
Earlier, Amirudin witnessed the exchange of memoranda of understanding between Yayasan Selangor and several educational and training institutions, aimed at aligning education curricula and training programmes with current job market needs and technological developments. He expressed optimism that this collaboration would provide students with broader exposure opportunities, greater industry engagement, expansion of TVET and STEM programmes, and enhanced career guidance.