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The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) suggests that only pupils who attended preschool or kindergarten at the age of five should be eligible to enter Year One.

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

Emotional development and communication skills are among the key factors that need to be considered before children enter primary school. Inset photo (from left): Connie, Siti Nuraim, Zulfahimi, Hafizah and Nur Hafizah.

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

Children entering Year One early at the age of six (5+), starting from the 2027 session, are expected to complete upper secondary education at 16, according to the Education Ministry (MOE). Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX

Fully enforced from Oct 1, 2025, the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 is expected to curb unhealthy smoking-related activities in Malaysia - including the use of electronic cigarettes or vape - especially among minors, and ultimately pave the way for a smoke-free Malaysia or an ‘endgame generation’. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay