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Early Year One entry may strain schools further

GEORGE TOWN: With some schools already grappling with chronic teacher shortages, limited classroom capacity and inadequate resources, Penang MCA has raised concerns about a proposal to allow six-year-olds the option of entering Year One.

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‘Diagnostic tests are harmless’

PETALING JAYA: Specialised and validated diagnostic tests for young children are harmless and will not put unnecessary strain on young children.

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New entry tests for Year One to be unveiled soon

PETALING JAYA: The implementation of diagnostic tests for Year One at age six will be announced soon to ensure children are ready for this, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

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Parents: Give us more time to gauge readiness of our kids

IPOH: Parents of five-year-olds are torn over whether to send their kids to Year One next year.

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Govt to hold talks with Dong Zong soon over UEC candidates taking BM, History SPM papers

PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry will hold discussions with the United Chinese School Committees' Association of Malaysia (Dong Zong) soon on the implementation of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Bahasa Melayu and History pass requirements for Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) candidates.

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New Standard One entry age can strain already struggling education system, says Penang MCA

GEORGE TOWN: With some schools already grappling with chronic teacher shortages, classroom capacity constraints and inadequate resources, Penang MCA has raised concerns over the proposal to allow six-year-olds the option of entering Year One.

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Children must pass special diagnostic test before entering Year One, says Fadhlina

ALOR SETAR: Children aged six will only be eligible to enter Year One in 2027 if they successfully pass a special diagnostic test to be introduced by the Education Ministry.

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Children entering Year One at age six to complete schooling at 16, says Education Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Children entering Year One early at the age of six (5+), starting from the 2027 session, are expected to complete upper secondary education at 16, says the Education Ministry.

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No flip-flop over decisions on kids’  assessments, say parents

PETALING JAYA: Assessments for students are welcomed, but there must be a consistent policy, as any flip-flop in decision-making will cause uncertainty, say parents.

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Better access, gains for OKU

PUTRAJAYA: More poor students of all races will be given free higher education, while persons with disabilities (OKU) will also be exempted from paying tuition fees.

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Chinese schools back SPM Malay, History mandate

PETALING JAYA: Mastering and valuing the Malay language is the responsibility of every citizen, says United Chinese School Committees' Association of Malaysia Dong Zong chairman Datuk Tan Yew Sing.

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Fresh model for our schools

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian schoolchildren will have to face a centralised national assessment test at the primary level again, but this time it will be in Year Four.

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Bahasa Melayu and History a must

KUALA LUMPUR: Schools across all education systems will be required to provide Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Bahasa Melayu and History subjects under the new education plan.

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Future-ready, but are schools really ready?

PETALING JAYA: The success of the National Education Plan 2026-2035 will depend on teacher readiness and school capacity, according to education stakeholders.

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UEC recognition is not viewed in isolation, says Higher Education Minister

PUTRAJAYA: The recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) is not viewed in isolation but as part of a comprehensive approach involving the entire national education ecosystem.

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Zahid lauds return of primary- and secondary-level national assessments

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has lauded the implementation of the Malaysian Learning Matrix test for Year Four and Form Three students.

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No return for UPSR and PT3 says Fadhlina

PUTRAJAYA: There will not be a return of the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3 (PT3) examinations, confirms Fadhlina Sidek.

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All Malaysians to be taught Constitution, local history at tertiary level, says PM

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Constitution and Malaysian history will be incorporated into the higher education syllabus, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Free education for OKU students at public higher education institutions with immediate effect, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: All students with disabilities (OKU) studying at public higher education institutions, polytechnics and community colleges - totalling about 3,000 - will be granted free education with immediate effect, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Higher Education Ministry to take over Form Six and matriculation starting next year, says PM

PUTRAJAYA: The Higher Education Ministry will take over the entire pre-university education system, including Form Six and matriculation programmes, starting next year, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.