School sessions to begin in January again from 2026, says Education Minister


KUALA LUMPUR: The start date for school sessions in the country will revert to January from 2026, says Fadhlina Sidek.

The Education Minister said the ministry has started its efforts to return the school session earlier for the 2024/2025 academic calendar, which will start in February 2025 to allow for the school session to start in January for 2026.

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