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’13MP to tackle preschool gaps, teacher quality and ageing workforce’

By MkiniEN in August 1, 2025 – Reading time 1 minute
'13MP to tackle preschool gaps, teacher quality and ageing workforce'


Former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has outlined the structural weaknesses in Malaysia’s education system that the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) aims to tackle – stressing that despite relatively high education spending, the country has underinvested in what matters most: teachers and early childhood development.

In a posting on his social media, Rafizi said the new measures – including mandatory preschool at age five, earlier entry to primary school at six, and enhanced teacher competencies…



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