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Preschool Compulsory Now? This is What Parents Need to Know About Malaysia’s Education Reform | KiddyNews
Malaysia is moving ahead with significant reforms to early childhood education, including plans to make preschool compulsory for children…
Education Ministry to Tap Reserve Teachers Ahead of 2027 School Intake | KiddyNews
The Education Ministry (MOE) will prioritise reserve candidates listed by the Education Services Commission (SPP) to address teacher…
Malaysia to Enforce Social Media Age Limit from July 2026 | KiddyNews
Malaysia aims to begin enforcing a minimum age of 16 for social media use as early as July, as part of efforts to protect children and…
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…
The Early Entry Diaspora: Supporting the Aspiration, Questioning the Readiness
Explore the rise of early learning choices as Malaysian families question school readiness and seek tailored preschool paths. This…
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…