Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Malaysia's Education Ministry will partner with the Human Rights Commission to launch comprehensive advocacy programmes on child protection laws across all schools, addressing bullying and sexual harassment concerns.
Malaysia's Ministry of Education is preparing for a significant operational shift in 2027 when both six-year-old and seven-year-old cohorts will enter Year One simultaneously. The expansion involves constructing 2,596 new classrooms and hiring 3,150 contract teachers.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed an adviser focused on deepening collaboration between Malaysia's semiconductor industry and academic institutions, with no additional government expenditure.
Malaysia's federal government has approved the establishment of a National Tahfiz Council to standardise Quranic memorisation education, recognise it within the formal education system, and create clear pathways for huffaz students into higher education and professional careers.