Port Dickson: The implementation of the Aulad Sejahtera module in 25 selected Islamic kindergartens involving 5,000 students in Negeri Sembilan this year should be expanded to all preschool categories, said the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. He stated that the module not only emphasizes the noble values of Islam but also upholds elements of Adat Perpatih, which is the state’s cultural heritage.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Tuanku Muhriz highlighted that the module integrates the Japanese education concept, Tokkatsu, with the operant conditioning approach introduced by psychologist Burrhus F. Skinner. The module aims to instill values such as respect, love, responsibility, trust, and courtesy, which are essential in shaping a balanced and harmonious personality among children at the preschool level. These values also form the foundation for efforts to develop a society that is morally, socially, and humanely balanced.

Tuanku Muhriz emphasized the importance of instilling and nurturing these values from an early age, even if the impact might not be immediately apparent. He mentioned that the module is not limited to Muslim children but is relevant and should be applied to all students, regardless of race or religious background. To ensure the module is inclusive, he suggested reviewing and modifying several elements and submodules of Aulad Sejahtera to make them acceptable to all races.

The Ruler also expressed hope that the module could be incorporated into the mainstream education system, particularly in primary schools, through Islamic Education and Moral Education subjects. He stressed the importance of cooperation with the Ministry of Education in research, evaluation, and policy implementation to achieve this goal. Tuanku Muhriz is confident that a comprehensive, integrated, and cross-racial approach will nurture a new generation that is knowledgeable, skilled, and possesses noble character and a strong sense of identity.