Preschools seek clarity on age shift


United front: Preschool operators showing their letters of appeal for renegotiation to the Education Ministry. — LEONG WAI YEE/The Star

CYBERJAYA: Private preschool operators are seeking clear guidelines as new government policy shifts preschool age.

The groups are calling for clarity and a longer transition period following the government’s move to lower preschool and primary school entry ages under the National Education Development Plan (2026-2035).

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