S'gor-sponsored students in Middle East told to avoid extremist ideologies

New students sponsored by the Selangor government and private entities who will be pursuing their studies in the Middle East have been advised not to be swayed by extremist political ideologies.

State Islamic Affairs and Cultural Innovation executive councillor Mohammad Fahmi Ngah expressed concerns raised by these students regarding invitations to join various political movements and ideologies propagated by senior students.

“This issue came to light during my visit to the Middle East last year, where I spoke with first- and second-year students, many of whom expressed their concerns.

“Such matters should not burden them. We send them abroad to study, and their primary purpose is education. We also urge these students to be cautious, as there are various ideologies abroad,” he said.

Fahmi was speaking after the closing ceremony of the 2024 Overseas Student Preparation Course organised by the Selangor Islamic Department at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque today.

Fahmi encouraged students facing these issues to inform the government officials assigned to assist them there.

He further noted that 81 prospective students had completed the preparation course for the Middle East, which started on Aug 18. The course focused on mastering Arabic communication skills and enhancing mental and physical readiness.

- Bernama

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