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Policy spokesperson says 2025 scores are significantly lower than 2018's.

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UPDATED 1.42PM | Everyone must play their part in keeping children safe - Fadhlina.

My ministry working towards implementation, including preparing teachers - Sagah.

Among others, the expansion of the Federal Teaching Scholarship to school leaders pursuing Master's degrees.

Fadhlina says the situation is under control.

PARLIAMENT | 'New exam to help understand students' issues, design targeted support.'

Ministry has begun early planning, including school operations, teacher placement and classroom facilities.

'MOE should focus on preparing students during their early years.'

'It'll enable remedial actions before students enter secondary level.'

UPDATED 3.54PM | This is a change from current minimum 6 subjects requirement - Loke.

Plan did not consider implications to stakeholders, it says.

PARLIAMENT | Syed Saddiq says plan would also burden teachers, among others.

Follow existing structure of 6 years primary, 5 years secondary - ministry.

Minister says the findings will be presented to the cabinet soonest possible.

Minister says the tests remain a key concern among parents.

Tiada Guru Campaign says minister monumentally failed to act in 28 months.

Sivaraj wants action against cartels controlling which companies get ministry contracts.

PARLIAMENT | No proof it works, provision not entirely abolished either, Wong adds.

Education Ministry calls it a strategic shift to strengthen character development.

This comes after education DG admits there are cover-ups in school cases.

Her Majesty views the recent gang rape of a student with great concern.

PARLIAMENT | This is over school safety crisis following fatal stabbing, gang rape cases.

Azam says it is his responsibility to reveal them, prevent recurrence.