Johor: The government's efforts to elevate Form Six as a pre-university and strengthen the role of the Teacher Education Institute (IPG) reflect the need for a more mature and forward-looking national education system. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized that in today's rapidly evolving world, shaped by digital technology and artificial intelligence, infrastructure alone is no longer sufficient.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar stated that the focus should be on developing talent, intellectual capacity, moral character, and human values. In a Facebook post following his visit to Johor, he highlighted that the aspiration of building a MADANI nation must be supported by a robust and resilient economy.

Anwar stressed that economic progress must align with efforts to nurture a knowledgeable, wise, and just society, regardless of whether its people live in cities, villages, rural interiors, or plantation communities. Drawing on the thoughts of renowned Islamic scholar Ismail al-Faruqi, he noted that the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad SAW was not merely a historical migration but a catalyst for a unique generation rooted in faith, values, and a deep love of knowledge.

In support of this vision, Anwar approved an allocation of RM200,000 for the needs of the Temenggong Ibrahim Campus of the Teacher Education Institute in Johor. This move is part of the government's ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality of education for all.