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The government is reportedly targeting all social media platforms to implement digital user identity verification (eKYC) by the end of the second quarter of 2026 to enforce the minimum age requirement for account registration. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

The government agreed that diagnostic screening tests to determine the eligibility of children to enter Year One at the age of six, starting from the 2027 school session, will not be implemented. Small picture: Dr Anuar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the Ministers’ Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat today. - Photo by Bernama

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. Photo by Bernama

Fadhlina said the primary focus of the policy is to ensure that children’s rights and interests are protected, with assessments conducted holistically, covering emotional, cognitive and learning skills, rather than being based solely on age. - Bernama photo

Adequate teacher numbers and classroom capacity must be the Education Ministry’s top priorities as Malaysia prepares to allow children to enter Year One at the age of six. Photo:- CANVA

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek - Photo by Bernama

The move to allow children to begin Year One schooling at the age of six is seen as an appropriate step, provided both parents and children are genuinely ready from next year. - Bernama photo

The National Education Development Plan 2026-2035 has been introduced as a national education reform blueprint aimed at rebuilding the country’s education system to be more equitable, structured and competitive. - Bernama photo

The early admission of six-year-old children into Year One will be implemented flexibly, as it is not mandatory and will only involve parents and pupils who are ready. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX