Education Ministry to increase teaching hours for sex education module in 2027


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PUTRAJAYA: Teaching hours for the Reproductive and Social Health Education (PEERS) module will be increased under the 2027 school curriculum as part of efforts to better equip students with essential knowledge, says Fadhlina Sidek.

The Education Minister said the PEERS module is part of the health education curriculum, which is taught to pre-schoolers and primary and secondary school students. It provides them with information and skills, particularly psychosocial competencies, allowing them to make informed decisions in their daily lives.

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