Perkasa wants subject on Malay, Bumiputera privileges in schools

The NGO's president Ibrahim Ali says the younger generation are not aware of the privileges.

SERI ISKANDAR: Perkasa has proposed that a subject called ‘Asas Perlembagaan’ (fundamentals of the constitution) be introduced and taught in schools.

Its president Ibrahim Ali said this is aimed at creating awareness among students to respect the privileges of the Malays and bumiputera, and to respect Islam as the official religion of the country.

“If possible, let this subject be taught at the lower secondary level and later be extended to a higher level,” he said.

“This is important as many people, particularly the youngsters, often mention about the privileges of the Malays (and bumiputera) but a number of them are not aware what constitutes such privileges,” he told reporters after opening the annual Perak Perkasa congress here today.

Ibrahim also said the National Civics Bureau (BTN) should play its part in instilling understanding on the Federal Constitution among civil servants and the public at large. -FMT