Malaysia scraps proposed test for six-year-olds enrolling in Year One, but Anwar defends policy

Malaysia scraps proposed test for six-year-olds enrolling in Year One, but Anwar defends policy

The government had proposed the test to assess the readiness of children for Year One after it lowered the age of enrolment in primary schools by a year, from seven years old to six.

Govt Makes 'U-Turn' & Cancels Diagnostic Tests for 6yo Kids to Enter Standard 1, PMX Explains Why

The diagnostic tests previously proposed for six-year-olds entering Standard One have been cancelled, the Prime Minister has confirmed.

PM agrees to scrap Year 1 admission assessment

PARLIAMENT | Anwar says the diagnostic test may have unintended consequences.

Malaysia can't afford to lag behind in education, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia cannot be left behind in education, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in defending the policy decision to allow parents to enrol their children in Year One at age 6.

Diagnostic test for six-year-olds entering Year One scrapped, says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has agreed to scrap the proposed diagnostic screening test to assess children's eligibility for entry into Year One as early as six years old, beginning with the 2027 school session.

Diagnostic screening plan for 6-year-olds to enter Year 1 scrapped, says PM

Anwar Ibrahim says the education ministry made the decision following a review of the plan.