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Malaysia's Education Ministry is implementing a nationwide school reform programme, with district and state education offices identifying high-performing primary and secondary schools to participate. Each selected institution receives RM100,000 in special funding.
Malaysia's Deputy Higher Education Minister confirms universities can withdraw students from industrial training placements if safety risks emerge, tightening oversight following a fatal incident at a water treatment facility.
Malaysia's Education Ministry is committed to closing the digital divide through the RPM 2026-2035 blueprint, targeting universal high-speed internet connectivity and equal device distribution across urban and rural schools.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the government's commitment to prioritising educator welfare and strengthening Malaysia's education system, highlighting improved compensation and career progression as essential to realising national economic and technological ambitions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has decided to keep Malaysia's Sixth Form pre-university system under the Ministry of Education's management, citing operational continuity and administrative stability concerns.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that Malaysia's Form 6 programme will remain under the purview of the Education Ministry, rejecting proposals to transfer oversight to other bodies due to concerns about institutional continuity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to strengthening Islamic and pondok schools across Malaysia, pledging enhanced support as part of the MADANI Government's educational agenda.
Malaysian education officials are pushing for a comprehensive National School Safety Master Plan to address rising school violence, arguing that proactive measures and coordinated multi-agency efforts are essential to protect students.
Malaysia's Education Ministry has filled 99.8 per cent of preschool teacher positions nationwide, deploying 10,478 educators across the country. The ministry aims to open 300 additional classes next year as part of a five-year expansion targeting 1,040 new classrooms.
The Penang Future Foundation has distributed approximately RM47.7 million in scholarships to 863 deserving Malaysian students over the past decade, with applications now open for 2026 awards across STEM and professional fields.