Kids to begin Year One at six from 2027 onwards, says PM
The Star
2026-01-20
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Children in Malaysia will begin pre-school at the age of five and enter Year One at six starting in 2027, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Speaking at the launch of the National Education Plan 2026–2035, Anwar however, stressed that the move will not be compulsory in its first year, giving parents the choice if their child is not ready.
Anwar said parents are encouraged to start preparing now by enrolling their children in pre-school at the age of five, adding that the entire pre-school system will be placed under the Education Ministry and streamlined accordingly.
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Speaking at the launch of the National Education Plan 2026–2035, Anwar however, stressed that the move will not be compulsory in its first year, giving parents the choice if their child is not ready.
Anwar said parents are encouraged to start preparing now by enrolling their children in pre-school at the age of five, adding that the entire pre-school system will be placed under the Education Ministry and streamlined accordingly.
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