#education

'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.

UPDATED 5.03PM | They say it's a 'rush job' and contradicts student norms.

Plan did not consider implications to stakeholders, it says.

Important to ensure students learn in safe, supportive environment that enables their development.

'Looks like some children will be left out of the system.'

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

Multilingual education approach to strengthen unity, Anwar says.

PARLIAMENT | Concerns rise over school readiness, teacher availability.

Early childhood education, community support key to long-term learning success.

Ability to use digital devices doesn’t mean kids are advanced.

Primary school system must be adjusted to accommodate younger students.

Ministry to explore initiative so students won't need to take 6 compulsory subjects.

Politicians must heed the king’s call.

Only optional; tests will be done to assess readiness, Fadhlina assures.

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

'Let's move forward for the sake of the country's future.'

Many UEC graduates are already passing SPM Bahasa Malaysia exams.

Anwar had announced a comprehensive new education policy.

Anwar notes annual controversy, particularly among minority students.

Parents and ministry will need to assess and identify needs, Fadhlina says.

UPDATED 5.08PM | Circumstances surrounding UEC debate have changed, PM says.

UPDATED 4.20PM | Subjects being tested include BM, English, Maths, and Science; Form 3 adds History.