Kuala Lumpur:Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the younger generation to gain a robust understanding of the Federal Constitution's fundamentals. He emphasized the significance of the Malay language, Islam, Bumiputera rights, and the institution of the Malay rulers as essential components that support national unity and stability.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar stressed that these constitutional principles are fixed and non-negotiable, urging young people to reject narrow racial narratives that could threaten the nation. He highlighted the wisdom of the country's founders, such as the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, in establishing these principles, which are firmly established and cannot be dismantled.

Anwar made these remarks at the Temu Anwar Bersama Wira Muda Negara @ PLKN 3.0 program, held at the National Service Training Department's 515 training branch. This event marked the Prime Minister's first on-the-ground engagement with National Service Training Programme (PLKN) trainees since the scheme's reintroduction.

Furthermore, Anwar emphasized the importance of mutual respect and appreciation of Malaysia's religious and ethnic diversity in building a strong nation. He pointed out that the country's survival as a great nation depends on learning to respect and appreciate one another among its Muslim and non-Muslim communities, including Christians, Buddhists, and Hindus.

The Prime Minister also warned that the country would be at risk if society adopted a permissive attitude towards corruption. He highlighted the strengthened PLKN program, which now collaborates with the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysia Police, to instill idealism, discipline, and integrity among young people, thereby driving the country towards greater progress.

Anwar cautioned that history has shown many nations decline due to arrogant leadership and the normalization of corruption. He criticized the acceptance of corruption as part of the political culture and reaffirmed that programs like PLKN are designed to instill a sense of purpose and confidence in safeguarding the country through principles and idealism.