KUALA KANGSAR, April 4 — The government has assured that education will continue to be among its top priorities despite the current global uncertainty caused by the energy crisis.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this is to ensure that the quality of education for future generations is not affected.
“Our current stance is to ensure that projects (educational facilities) are approved and implemented immediately. There is no reason to delay approved projects, except for large-scale ones that require a longer timeframe. However, smaller projects, especially in education and healthcare, will be prioritised.
“Many countries, due to conflicts and disputes with neighbouring countries and regions, are forced to allocate significant funds for security. As a result, funding for education tends to be sidelined. Future generations will certainly be affected when the quality of education and its facilities decline,” he said here today.
He said this in his speech while attending a meet-and-greet session with students and alumni of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Clifford Kuala Kangsar. — Bernama
