{
  "id": 8412708,
  "title": "Kerajaan akan bantu martabat institusi pondok",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/kerajaan-akan-bantu-martabat-institusi-pondok",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T06:46:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/19/kerajaan-akan-bantu-martabat-institusi-pondok"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced during the National Ulama Turath Heritage and Malaysia Islamic Heritage Festival 2026 that the government will assist in upgrading and establishing pondok institutions, including physical facilities, scientific discipline, and introducing new fields of study relevant to current needs. He stated that the first step is to select some pondok institutions as pioneers of the new tradition based on specialization and their respective teachings. Anwar emphasized that, since independence in 1957, this is the first time the government is providing assistance in this area. He clarified that he will not determine the curriculum for pondok institutions, as that is not his responsibility. Instead, he proposed efforts to enhance the prestige and status of pondok institutions, including new disciplines such as artificial intelligence (AI). Anwar highlighted AI's potential to be a crucial tool in preaching and developing the Muslim community, but warned about the dangers of AI without ethical and moral systems. He stressed the importance of training children in pondok institutions to master AI. The Prime Minister also acknowledged that not all pondok institutions need to produce ulama, as some may specialize in other fields such as engineering or vocational training. He maintained that these students should still receive a solid foundation in both religion and general education. Anwar expressed his agreement that some pondok graduates should have the option to pursue higher education at universities, as some students may benefit from this pathway to contribute to the public education system.",
  "summary": "Beberapa institusi pondok akan dipilih jadi perintis kepada tradisi baharu ilmu berdasarkan pengkhususan serta manhaj tarbiah atau disiplin masing-masing.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Kerajaan akan bantu martabat institusi pondok",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/kerajaan-akan-bantu-martabat-institusi-pondok-8413177",
        "published": "2026-09-19T06:46:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}