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Why Private Preschools Must Be of Utmost Importance in Malaysia’s New Education Plan (2026 – 2035) | KiddyNews
Perspective from former Education Minister Dr Maszlee MalikEarly Childhood Education Cannot Remain PeripheralMalaysia’s New Education…
Starting School at Six: How Malaysia Compares with Other Countries | KiddyNews
Malaysia may lower the entry age for Standard One to six as part of efforts to strengthen its education system and align with international…
Early Entry May Increase Stress on Young Children, Warns Educators | KiddyNews
Allowing children to enter Year One at a younger age from 2027 may appear to give them an early start, but education providers warn it…
Govt Drops Proposed Year One Diagnostic Test to Protect Children’s Well-being | KiddyNews
The government has decided to abolish the proposed diagnostic test for children entering Year One, following concerns that such assessments…
Selangor to Launch First Thousand Days Programme to Support Children’s Readiness for Preschool and Early Schooling | KiddyNews
The Selangor government will introduce the First Thousand Days of Children programme to strengthen early childhood development and better…
Private Preschool Operators Urge Delay in Year One Entry Plan, Call for Transition Period | KiddyNews
The Malaysian Private Early Childhood Educators Coalition has called on the government to postpone the implementation of voluntary Year One…
Private Preschools Call for Single Licensing System Under One Ministry | KiddyNews
More than 100 private kindergarten operators have called on the Education Ministry to consolidate early childhood education licensing under…
When Teachers Thrive, Children Flourish: The Case for Nurturing Educator Wellbeing
Teacher wellbeing is the foundation of quality early childhood education. This thought-provoking piece explores how emotionally supported…
B40 Children Prioritised as Free Preschool Classes Expand Nationwide | KiddyNews
Children from low-income B40 households will be given priority access to Education Ministry preschools as the government steps up efforts…
National Education Plan 2026–2035 Puts Preschool and Equity at the Forefront, Says Nurul Izzah | KiddyNews
The newly announced National Education Plan 2026–2035 places early childhood education at the centre of Malaysia’s long-term education…