KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged parents to take a more active role in their children's upbringing amid concerns over negative social influences, including drug abuse, and broader challenges affecting young people's well-being.
Anwar Urges Stronger Parental Role In Addressing Children's Social Challenges
Anwar, children’s upbringing, negative social
Key takeaways
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged parents to actively monitor their children's activities and social circles to prevent negative influences like drug abuse. He emphasized that family involvement is essential alongside government and school efforts to support youth well-being.
- Anwar stated parents must not rely solely on schools or the government for child upbringing.
- He advised parents to track children's homework, return times, and social interactions.
- The recent Cabinet meeting addressed mental health and autism issues affecting families.
Summarised automatically by AI from the original article by Bernama. AI can make mistakes, so check the original for details.
Story details
- Published
- Section
- news
- Format
- Article
- Original
- bernama.com ↗
Related reporting
6 stories on this topic from 4 sources, oldest first.
- New Straits Times Anwar calls for stronger sense of nationhood, national identity
- Bernama Anwar Urges Stronger Parental Role In Addressing Children's Social Challenges (this story)