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Malaysia Education Policy 2026

PN Youth chief urges Ministry to clarify six-year-old Year One policy amid confusion

Perikatan Nasional youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden has called on the Education Ministry to provide clear guidance on the new policy allowing six-year-olds to enter Year One in government schools, warning that a rushed rollout could create chaos for pupils and parents alike

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach