Preschool Starts at 5yo, Standard 1 at 6yo & Other Major Education Reforms M'sians Should Know

Preschool Starts at 5yo, Standard 1 at 6yo & Other Major Education Reforms M'sians Should Know

Starting in 2027, preschool education will begin at the age of five, while Standard 1 will begin at the age of six.

Kids to begin Year One at six from 2027 onwards, says PM

PUTRAJAYA: Children in Malaysia will begin pre-school at the age of five years old and enter Year One at six starting in 2027, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Parents may enrol children in preschool from age five, Primary 1 from six starting next year

By Ashley Sim KUCHING, Jan 20: Parents will have the option to enrol their children into preschool from the age of five and into Year One of primary school from the age of six starting next year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said the move is part of reforms under the National Education Development Plan (RPN) 2026–2035, aimed at strengthening early childhood education while allowing flexibility for parents based on their…

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PMX Unveils New Education Blueprint - Earlier Start For Primary Kids Among Key Changes

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. The much anticipated National Educational Development Plan (RPN) for the next 10 years (2026-2035) was launched today, with several key changes, among them is lowering the preschool age enrolment from six to five years old. At the launch, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the blueprint is to serve as the platform to a daring and hol…

Malaysia raises preschool entry to five, Standard One to six from 2027

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