Anwar says Malaysia’s development must prioritise empathy, equal access to education and healthcare
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2025-11-04,KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysia’s progress as a developing nation must be guided by empathy and compassion, ensuring that no citizen is left behind in accessing education and healthcare, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He said the humanitarian aspect forms the core of the Madani Nation concept, which emphasises a balance between physical development and the cultivation of moral and ethical values among the people.
As such, he said the establishment of IJN University College reflects the ideal synergy between national expertise and excellence, serving not only as a world-class medical centre but also as a hub of knowledge dedicated to producing skilled, ethical, and compassionate professionals.
“Imagine a university college that integrates education and healthcare, both central to our national reform and development agenda. This country can truly rise to greatness through the quality of its education.
“This nation must be more caring, empathetic, and compassionate towards its people by ensuring that every citizen has access to proper medical treatment and healthcare,” Anwar said in his speech at the launch of IJN University College at the National Heart Institute (IJN) today.
Present were Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and IJN University College vice-chancellor and chief executive Prof Emerita Dr Durrisha Idrus.