KOTA BARU: The Education Ministry is examining the technical and operational aspects before the implementation of early childhood education starting at the age of five under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the move is important to ensure the implementation of the policy runs smoothly and meets the objective of strengthening the country's early education foundation.
She said the policy is ready and is being examined by her ministry in depth to ensure the implementation will bring a positive impact.
"The Education Ministry will also hold a special briefing for the media to provide a comprehensive explanation on this move," she told reporters after presenting the Early Schooling Assistance (BAP) for Form Six Students Semester 1 Year 2025 at Kelantan state level at the Education Technology Resources Sector, Pengkalan Chepa, here, on Sunday (Aug 3).
Fadhlina said the study will also look into the needs of teaching resources, infrastructure and the readiness of all parties involved.
Last Thursday (July 31), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in tabling the 13MP, announced that the government would make preschool education compulsory starting at the age of five to strengthen early childhood education and improve the results of the national education system. — Bernama
