AHIS Parents and Students Guide 05022020

National Principles
The National Principles was declared on 31 August 1970 to commemorate the 13th anniversary
of the Independence of Malaysia. It was introduced following the May 13 incident in 1969 which
weaken unity among the races in Malaysia. It was formed with the main purpose of forming a
strong unity. The principles contained clearly the key to harmony and unity for the sake of the
success and stability of the country.
Whereby Our Country, Malaysia nurtures the ambitions of:
Achieving and fostering better unity amongst the society;
Preserving a democratic way of life;
Creating a just society where the prosperity of the country can be enjoyed together in a
fair and equitable manner;
Ensuring a liberal approach towards the rich and varied cultural traditions;
Building a progressive society that will make use of science and modern technology.
NOW THEREFORE, we, the people of Malaysia, pledge to concentrate our energy and efforts
to achieve these ambitions based on the following principles:
Belief in God
Loyalty to the King and Country
Supremacy of the Constitution
Rules of Law
Courtesy and Morality
National Education Philosophy
Education in Malaysia is an on-going effort towards further developing the potential of
individuals in a holistic and integrated manner, so as to produce individuals who are
intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically balanced and harmonious, based on a firm
belief in and devotion to God. Such an effort is designed to produce Malaysian citizens who are
knowledgeable and competent, who possess high moral standards, and who are responsible
and capable of achieving high level of personal well-being as well as being able to contribute to
the harmony and betterment of the family, the society and the nation at large.
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