BENTONG: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an end to prolonged bickering over language issues to create a more competitive and united future for Malaysian children. He said the ability to speak more than one language is an asset in facing global challenges and enhancing the competitiveness of the young generation, without compromising national identity. “We no longer want endless inter-ethnic disputes over language. The allocation is for a six-classroom block for the Integrated Special Education Programme and classrooms for the Integrated Preschool at SJKC Perting. Also present were Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Ham­zah Azizan, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman.

Source: The Star January 23, 2026 01:14 UTC