Highly educated Malaysians involve in corruption means what?
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said undergraduates must understand issues such as poverty, ethnic disparities and the problems faced by lower-income groups. Bernama Picture Media reported just now that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tonight reminded youths, especially those categorised as Gen Z, that having a degree or doctorate would not prevent someone from engaging in corrupt practices. Therefore, undergraduates must not only strive for academic excellence but also develop good character to ensure they do not abuse their authority in the future, he said. FMT said Anwar pointed out that some of those at the centre of the 1MDB scandal or linked to controversies involving Felda and Tabung Haji were highly educated individuals. “Generally, those involved (in these scandals) are not uneducated. Almost all have degrees, and some have master’s degrees, and PhDs. “A good education, therefore, does not make one virtuous,” he said at the 2026 National Student Figure Awards (ATSN) cere...