JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 -- The Malaysia Education Blueprint (RPM) 2026-2035 is designed to ensure the national education system remains in step with evolving demands, particularly developments in artificial intelligence (AI), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He said the initiative aims to ensure the Ministry of Education (MOE) has room to improve the education system with a forward-looking approach.

The former education minister said the new approach is necessary, but should not disregard the previous system.

"The situation then and now is very different. When I was Education Minister, computer education was still being discussed and had not yet been widely introduced.

"Today, we are talking about digital technology, AI and...