Anwar urges Gen Z to reject wrongdoing, serve the people
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Gen Z Malaysians to develop greater awareness and determination to serve the people and reject wrongdoing.
PUTRAJAYA - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called upon Malaysian Gen Z to prioritize serving the people and rejecting wrongdoing. He warned that academic success alone is insufficient to guarantee integrity or good character, pointing to the corruption scandals involving 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), Felda, and Tabung Haji.
Most of those implicated are graduates, not non-educated individuals. Speaking at the National Student Icon Award 2026, Anwar emphasized that Gen Z should not be judged solely by their academic achievements. Instead, they must demonstrate a strong desire to effect meaningful change, showing awareness and a commitment to serving the people.
Student leaders should embody determination, a fighting spirit, and a desire to bring about positive change. Anwar stressed that education must incorporate faith, morality, character, and a strong sense of identity. Without such values, he warned, the education system is unfulfilling.
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