School entry age reform both timely and necessary 


THE National Education Blueprint 2036 – 2035 launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday is a clear signal that Malaysia is ready to modernise its education system in line with developmental realities and global practice.

More importantly, it affirms that education policy must be guided by evidence, equity and readiness, not hesitation driven by misplaced fears.

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