KUALA LUMPUR: A new subject, titled Character Education, will be introduced in the 2027 School Curriculum to better instil moral values and virtues in students, says Fadhlina Sidek.
The Education Minister said the new planned subject would be first implemented at preschool levels beginning next year, as part of its 2026 preschool curriculum.
“We identified character education as one of the most important components that should be part of the curriculum as part of recommendations.
“As such, Character Education will form the core foundation of the new curriculum, which will begin in 2026.
“This will then serve as the main pillar of national education to fulfill the aspirations of the education community for character education,” she said.
Fadhlina was responding to a supplementary question from Salamiah Mohd Nor (PN-Temerloh) on the ministry's steps to review and reform the current school curriculum to invoke better character building while instilling integrity and values in students.
