Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek says MPM focuses on continuous learning and student development rather than exam pressure. KUALA LUMPUR :  The Student Assessment (MPM) system should not be viewed as a high-stakes examination, as its primary purpose is to support learning and improve students’ overall achievement, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She explained that MPM was introduced to move Malaysia’s education system away from an overly exam-centred culture towards

The government launches the National Education Strategic Plan 2026–2035 to strengthen human capital and prepare students for future challenges. KUALA LUMPUR : The Prime Minister of Malaysia today officially launched the National Education Strategic Plan (RPN) 2026–2035, a comprehensive initiative aimed at revitalizing the nation’s education system and developing high-quality human capital capable of meeting the challenges of the 21st century. According to the Prime Minister,

Children would begin Year 1 at six years old and complete compulsory education at 16 under a proposed restructuring of the national schooling system. A proposed education reform outlining a clear schooling journey—from entering Year 1 at the age of six to completing compulsory education at 16—has drawn national attention, sparking debate among parents, educators, and policymakers about how best to prepare children for the future. Under the proposed structure, children would b