FOSTER NATIONAL IDENTITY IN SCHOOLS - related initiative at Malaysia Madani national corporate seminar

Aug 13, 2026

FOSTER NATIONAL IDENTITY INSCHOOLS highlights efforts by Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia (AKM) within the Malaysia Madani framework to strengthen youth civic responsibility. Speakers stress that younger generations must make informed decisions amid information democratisation and must filter falsehoods through interactive, technology-enabled modules rather than long lectures. The media’s role is framed around accurate, relevant dissemination of policies and benefits, supported by programmes that build ethics, self-management, and national development awareness.

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Malaysia Madani seminar and civic identity

Youth development approach and interactive modules

Media responsibilities in policy communication

Corporate programmes for national development

TARIKH:8 OGOS 2024(KHAMIS)BERITA HARIAN□ UTUSAN M'SIAN.STRAITS TIMETHE STAR□SINAR HARIAN□ FOSTERNATIONALDENTITY INSCHOOLS' This ensures youth will fulfil responsibilities as citizens,says AkademiKenegaraan Malaysia deputy D-G AMALIA AZMIAlso in attendance were NewKUALA LUMPURStraits Times Press(M)Bhd groupamalia.azmi@nst.com.mymanaging editor Datuk AhmadNST 3131202u 96Zaini Kamaruzzaman and 54 Me-OSTERING a strong na-dia Prima Bhd(MPB)staff mem-tional identity shouldbers,as well as AKM Corporatestart in schools,saidSection head of executive train-Akademi Kenegaraaning Ahmad ShukriAdnan.Malaysia(AKM)deputy director-Earlier,Ismail delivered a talkgeneral Datuk Ismail Yusop.titled“Malaysia Madani dan Ne-This,he said,was crucial to en-gara Bangsa”organised by AKMsure youths make informed de-part of the Prime Minister'scisions and effectively fulfil theirDepartment—in collaborationresponsibilities as citizens.with Media Prima. On another matter,he said theagency was working with the Ed-ucation and Higher Educationministries on key modules withintheir five focus clusters. “We(Malaysians)are the oneswho determine what kind of na-tion we want,"he said after theMalaysia Madani national corpo-rate seminar here,yesterday. SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKAN BPPDP,Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia Aras SB-4,Blok E8,Kompleks E, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62604 Putrajaya. Tel :03-88846425 Faks:03-88846284 TARIKH:8 OGOS 2024(KHAMIS) # BERITA HARIAN UTUSAN M'SIA N.STRAITS TIME□THE STARSINAR HARIAN□ New Straits Times Press(M)Bhdgroup managing editor Datuk Ahmad Zaini Kamaruzzaman(front row,second from right)and Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia Corporate Section head of executive trainingAhmad Shukri Adnan (front,centre)alongside Media Prima Bhd staff members at the Malaysia Madaninational corporate seminar in Kuala Lumpur,yesterday.PIC BY ROHANIS SHUKRI "One of our key modules is theMalaysia Future Leaders School,where Form Three students arescreened through three stages fora five-day course before being se-lected for the Malaysia Global Fu-ture Leaders programme.” Ismail said it was crucial for theagency to establish the MalaysiaMadaniconcept with the public. "Today's generation lives in anenvironment characterised bythe democratisation and liberal-isation of information.They havemore access to information,butmust also filter out falsehoods. "That's why we emphasise en-gagement with interactive mod-ules and technology,as peopleare no longer interested in nar-ratives or lengthy lectures." Meanwhile,Zaini said the me-dia was powerful in shaping pub-lic opinion and understanding. He said upholding values re-lated to self-management andethics was important to ensure itcould meaningfully contribute tonational development. "As a representative of MPB,I want to highlight the role playedby the staff and media platformsunder MPB in disseminating in-formation,policies and benefitsto the people about the MalaysiaMadani framework. "It is our responsibility to en-sure that the information provid-ed is accurate,relevant and ben-eficial.Our media platforms arecrucial in conveying governmentpolicies and national develop-ment efforts to the public.” Zaini said various programmes,including news articles and me-dia campaigns could raise publicawareness about national poli-cies and benefits. "This includes policies relatedto the economy,education,health and others that have a di-rect impact on the daily lives ofthe people. "The media also plays a key rolein educating society on the val-ues necessary for building an ad-vanced and prosperous nation." Commenting on the seminar,he said it aimed to help corpo-rate,private and government- linked company members under- stand their roles and responsi- bilities in nation-building. "Through this programme,wehave the opportunity to developpersonal potential,strengthenidentity and enhance profession-alism towards individual patrio-tism. "I am confident

FAQs

What is the focus of AKM under the Malaysia Madani framework?

AKM focuses on fostering national identity and ensuring youth understand their responsibilities as citizens through structured engagement and learning modules.

Why are interactive modules and technology emphasized?

They help the public, especially the younger generation, filter falsehoods and engage effectively in an information-rich environment.

How does the media contribute to national development efforts?

The media shapes public opinion by providing accurate, relevant, and beneficial information about government policies and everyday impacts.

What kind of corporate participation does the seminar encourage?

The seminar aims to help corporate, private, and government-linked company members understand their roles in nation-building and develop personal potential and professionalism.

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