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Education in Malaysia is overseen by the Ministry of Education (Malay: Kementerian Pendidikan). Although education is the responsibility of the Federal Government , each state and federal territory has an Education Department to co-ordinate educational matters in its territory.
However, in 1951 the UMNO began enshrining the rights of Malays over all other races in law. Today, Malays dominate in politics at both national and state levels, in the civil service, military and security forces. [13] [14] The Chinese have traditionally dominated in the economy and live in large numbers in urban areas of Malaysia.
“Education in Malaysia is an ongoing effort towards further developing the potential of individuals in a holistic and integrated manner so as to produce individuals who are intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically balanced and harmonious, based on a firm belief in and devotion to God.
Although the Education Amendment Act 2002 has made primary education compulsory for all children from aged 6, this requirement is not enforced. There are an estimated 200,000 children of primary-school age in Malaysia who are not attending school. [12] Cost of schooling is one of the obstacles for children from low-income families.
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Students returning to Malaysia will have to undergo a COVID-19 swab test and quarantine procedures. [36] On 20 February 2021, Education Minister Mohd Radzi Md Jidin announced that school pupils will be returning to school in stages between 1 March and 4 April. Preschoolers, Year One and Year Two pupils will resume face-to-face classes on 1 ...
In 1998, the Matriculation Division was established by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia. The first matriculation programme started in 1999. The selection of potential candidates entering the programme are based on the result of the trial examination for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).
Female students in Malaysia are more likely than male students to experience depression, loneliness and suicidal ideation. A 2022 survey conducted by the Ministry of Health indicated that the prevalence of mental disorders, loneliness and suicidal ideation had increased among Malaysian adolescents, compared to when the survey was conducted in prior years.