PUTRAJAYA, January 20 – The Malaysian government has unveiled a new education policy under the National Education Blueprint 2026–2035, introducing major reforms aimed at strengthening early learning, improving education quality, and reinforcing national identity.
Announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the policy allows children to enter preschool at age five and Primary One at age six from 2027, while giving parents the flexibility to delay enrolment if their children are not ready.
The reforms also include new standardised assessments for Year 4 pupils starting this year and for Form 3 students from 2027, covering core subjects such as Bahasa Melayu, English, Mathematics, Science and History.
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) will be integrated into primary and secondary school curricula from 2027, with an emphasis on digital and technological skills, while RM100 million has been allocated to upgrade teachers’ rooms nationwide to improve the learning environment.
In addition, selected national schools will be strengthened as “Inspiration Schools” to serve as models of excellence, focusing on school management, infrastructure and strong performance in languages and STEM subjects.
The policy also guarantees public university placements for top-performing pre-university students, expands scholarships for underprivileged families, and introduces free tertiary education for students with disabilities, reflecting the government’s commitment to inclusive, future-ready education for all Malaysians.
