Malaysia Plans to Have 125,000 Quran Memorizers by 2050
He said the target was important for Malaysia so as to build a generation capable of developing a peaceful, harmonious, prosperous country and blessed by the Almighty.
In this regard, he said the huffaz being produced needed to be moulded to become leaders and professional workers such as doctors and engineers, and not just to be imam or religious teachers, Bernama reported.
"With 125,000 huffaz as professional workers, inshaAllah (God willing) one day even Cabinet ministers and the PM (prime minister) as well could be Quran memorizers to that they would provide better leadership."
Ahmad Zahid said this when opening the "Inculcation of Noble Values During Ramadan" program in Ayer Keroh, Malacca with Defence Minister Hishammudin Hussein and Melaka Chief Minister Idris Haron also present.
Ahmad Zahid said to realize the aspiration, the government would strive to ensure that the National Tahfiz Education Policy (DPTN) could be implemented to streamline the education system in this country.
