By Bernama
Kuala Lumpur : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has called for the formulation of dynamic regional education policies that could continuously spearhead holistic developments in Asean.
He said education remained the foremost key that would ensure the region continue to stay competitive and relevant in facing growing challenges in the globalised world.
Due to the socio-economic challenges in the local and global stages, Asean should redouble its effort to ensure that their education system was able to prepare its people adequately to meet the challenges, he said.
“Looking ahead, there is no greater challenge for our region than the pursuit of socio-economic development. In this respect, education plays a bigger role than most others.
“Hence it is pivotal for Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO) member countries to close ranks and formulate appropriate regional education policies and strategies that will strengthen the socio-economic development of the region.”