Selangor Journal
Shah Alam school students participate in a competition to create designs from recycling materials, during the Shah Alam City Council Recycling Open Day at the Seksyen U5 Recycling Centre on October 11, 2022. — Picture via FACEBOOK/MAJLIS BANDARAYA SHAH ALAM

MB suggests sustainability issues be integrated in school curriculum

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar

SEREMBAN, Jan 24 — Sustainability issues should be incorporated into the national education curriculum to produce a generation that is aware of climate change and natural resources, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.

He said education plays the main role in shaping the behaviour and mindset of the younger generation towards the importance of caring about nature.

“Sustainability issues should become part of the curriculum, whether the supplementary curriculum or indirectly through programmes and activities (at school),” he added.

Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari speaks at Institut Aminuddin Baki Madani Executive Talk: Education Leaders Interpret the Malaysia Madani Agenda in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, on January 24, 2025. — Picture by AHMAD ZAKKI JILAN/MEDIA SELANGOR

He was speaking at the Institut Aminuddin Baki Madani Executive Talk: Education Leaders Interpret the Malaysia Madani Agenda, which was attended by over 800 people, here today.

Amirudin said close cooperation between the state government, Education Ministry and schools must be strengthened to realise this effort, for a sustainable future.

“Other than handling basic issues, understanding, and the philosophy around bigger issues such as science, technology and mathematics, the issue that we clearly should handle is the generational awareness of nature issues and integrity,” he said.

Top Picks

PJ Care Economy Action Plan set for statewide adoption, says mayor

Editor Selangor Journal

RM5 bln revenue: Selangor keeps eye on goal with virtual cities, green moves

Editor Selangor Journal

Theme park operators in Selangor must adhere to SOPs — Exco

Editor Selangor Journal