THE Ministry of Education (MOE) will consolidate its current reform agenda into the upcoming Malaysia Education Development Plan (PPPM) 2026–2035, in a bid to future-proof the national education system and ensure its relevance in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
MOE director-general Datuk Azman Adnan said the reform initiative, which began in 2023, is now in its second year and will be aligned with the new national blueprint.
“We’re focusing on key areas that need to be streamlined into the new development plan,” he told reporters during an official visit to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Adela.
“This ensures the reforms remain relevant and responsive to both national and global developments. Therefore, we’re targeting 2026 to 2035 to integrate these reforms into the new PPPM,” he said.
Azman said the ongoing reform spans six core pillars: curriculum intervention, preschool alignment, STEM education, digital learning, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and language proficiency.
“These areas are critical to ensuring schools can produce a well-educated and high-quality talent pool to meet the country’s future needs,” Bernama cited him saying.
The ministry is currently engaging with schools nationwide to gather input and assess progress, covering 10,238 schools with over 400,000 teachers and 5.2 million students.
“With over 400,000 teachers across 10,238 schools, I’m confident we can empower and educate our next generation,” Azman said. - June 10, 2025
