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Children entering Year One at age six to complete schooling at 16 - MOE

The ministry stressed that early admission is a voluntary option for parents and depends on the readiness of children who have attended preschool at age five an...

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Legal board withdraws recognition of law degrees from 2 Australian, NZ universities

The board also approved the recognition of eight new universities from the United Kingdom and one from Australia, effective this year.

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NEP to close learning gaps

The National Education Plan (NEP) 2026–2035 aims to transform Malaysia’s education system by addressing inequalities in infrastructure, digital access, STEM lit...

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More Malay parents opt for Chinese schools to master Mandarin

The situation mirrors a broader pattern observed at several other Chinese schools in Penang, including SJKC Aik Keow in Penaga and SJKC Kuang Yu in Kuala Muda,...

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UMK shapes accountants of the future with strong social, environmental responsibility

This commitment was expressed through the organisation of the “Accountants Back to Nature @ UMK-TRaCe” programme, a real-world application-based learning initia...

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Early schooling aid for 5.2 million students to be fully paid by weekend

Last Monday, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an allocation of RM800 million for the BAP, which provides RM150 to every st...

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Malaysia launches holistic preschool curriculum focusing on six key learning domains

MOE unveils a new preschool curriculum emphasising socio-emotional, physical, cognitive, creative, language, and spiritual development to nurture well-rounded e...

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Experts urge focus on core educational challenges as Malaysia considers school uniform setting

Education specialists say standardising school uniforms should not take precedence over more pressing issues in schools, such as teacher shortages, student drop...

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MOE considers nationwide standardisation of school uniforms to foster unity

The Ministry of Education is reportedly planning to introduce a uniform design across all schools, aiming to reduce colour variations and financial pressures on...

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Low reading habits linked to poorer academic results among Malaysian students, FINCO finds

A nationwide survey finds students who read less tend to perform worse academically, highlighting the need for sustained and targeted efforts to strengthen read...

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Students no longer required to wear neckties next year - MOE

The matter was announced through a circular dated December 17, following a decision made at the MOE 2025 Special Professional Meeting held on December 8.

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Students who transfer schools will soon need health, mental, disciplinary records

This requirement is part of new school safety guidelines that are set to take effect in the 2026 school session.

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PTPTN’s ‘Simpan SSPN’ scheme encourages early education savings with tax relief and prizes

The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) is promoting Simpan SSPN as a comprehensive long-term savings solution for parents