# PM Anwar vows to strengthen pondok schools, introduce AI and modern fields

> Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim pledges to modernize pondok schools with AI and new academic fields.
- Title: PM Anwar vows to strengthen pondok schools, introduce AI and…
- Summary: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim pledges to modernize pondok schools with AI and new academic fields. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim commits to upgrading…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/19/pm-anwar-vows-to-strengthen-pondok-schools-introduce-ai-and-modern-fields/235768
- Published: 2026-09-19T14:23:31+00:00
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- Topics: pondok schools, ai education, malaysian government, anwar ibrahim, traditional religious schools, academic disciplines, islamic turath festival, national turath scholars consultation, news, world
## PM Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim pledges to strengthen pondok institutions through physical facilities, academic disciplines and new fields of study.
## Pondok institutions
Traditional religious schools will be selected to pioneer new learning traditions based on their specializations and tarbiah disciplines.
## AI integration
Prime Minister Anwar emphasizes AI as a tool for Islamic outreach but stresses the need for ethics and morality in its education.
## Diverse pathways
Not all pondok students will become religious scholars; some pursue engineering, piloting, TVET or other careers.
## University pathways
Pondok graduates can access universities to contribute to public education systems without being required to attend university.
## Ethical AI education
AI without ethics and morality risks becoming a threat to the Muslim community, so pondok students must master AI with ethical training.
## National Turath Scholars Consultation
The National Turath Scholars’ Consultation, held with the Malaysia Islamic Turath Festival 2026, is where Anwar announced these reforms.
## Key takeaway

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim commits to upgrading traditional religious schools with AI education and diverse academic pathways while maintaining ethical standards.