Continue exploring knowledge without neglecting treasure of human knowledge - PM

KUCHING: Efforts to explore new knowledge and technology should not be disconnected from the treasure of human knowledge acquired in the early stages of life, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

In fact, he said basic knowledge that emphasises morals and values should be given equal priority in developing the country.

"One vital aspect in a MADANI nation is that the states must be prosperous...progressive, but must be based on mutual trust...and emphasising morals and values," he said when opening the International Seminar on Imam As-Syafi'i here today.

Anwar said the major weakness of the Western world from the point of view of thought and philosophy is their failure to connect new knowledge with the treasure of knowledge they inherited before that.

"Because of the disconnection, new and important knowledge and technology continue to emerge but lost their values, and their concepts of compassion, kindness, mercy and humanity," he said.