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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

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

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 Klang Valley has an expanding highway network, but traffic congestion remains a worsening daily reality, particularly during the morning and evening peak hours. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

The start of the school year often sparks excitement among parents, particularly those sending children to school for the first time. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX

Immoral behaviour such as partying, drinking alcohol and illicit sex inside military camps contradicts religion and local culture. - CANVA

Renowned economist Datuk Dr Madeline Berma died at her residence in Bandar Baru Bangi, today. - Photo: Facebook / Tan Sri Noor Azlan Ghazali

Research Fellow Institute of Malaysian and International Studies of the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Dr Muhammed Abdul Khalid said the main challenges faced by PPR children were not caused by laziness or a lack of effort, but by layered and systemic pressures experienced from an early age.

Dr Anuar Ahmad