KUALA LUMPUR, August 31 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made a nostalgic return to his alma mater, High School Bukit Mertajam, where he studied in the early 1960s. During his visit, Anwar fondly reminisced about his time at the school and took the opportunity to interact with the current students and teachers, reflecting on the importance of education in shaping the future.
Anwar, who had previously visited the school as the education minister in 1987, emphasized the importance of mastering Science, Mathematics, and English for the nation’s development and reminded students of the value of mutual respect. Before concluding his visit, he announced a special allocation of RM225,000 for the construction of a surau and an additional RM275,000 for maintenance works, contributing a total of RM500,000 to support the school’s infrastructure.
