The Johor government is weighing a proposal to embed values education into its Bangsa Johor pilot school (SRBJ) programme, which aims to nurture a generation of well-rounded, socially responsible students.
State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin said that the initiative could draw inspiration from Japan’s values-based education model.
He said the move would complement the existing Johor Student Character Module (KrMJ), which promotes traits such as discipline, integrity and leadership among students.
“The goal is to develop students who not only excel academically, but who are also grounded in character and able to contribute meaningfully to society,” said Aznan, who is also the assembly member for Tanjung Surat.
He said this in his closing remarks during the Johor Legislative Assembly sitting at the Sultan Ismail Building here today.
The SRBJ initiative, launched in February, is currently being piloted in four schools. It will be evaluated over a one-year period to determine its effectiveness.
However, Aznan said any potential expansion of the programme would require careful planning, ongoing stakeholder engagement and demonstrable results.
He noted that while interest in the initiative is growing, the state government will adopt a cautious approach before considering its implementation statewide.
The Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail, who first proposed the SRBJ concept, last week expressed satisfaction at its progress. He voiced hope that the programme would serve as a model for a more inclusive and progressive education system.
He also called on the federal government to support the initiative, which he said could help shape a generation of high-quality human capital.
The SRBJ programme currently involves Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Kota Puteri 2, SMK Tasek Utara, Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kota Puteri 4, and SK Tasek Utara.