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The A in SPM, the F in PISA. Why our exam miracle doesn’t add up – Ahmad Ibrahim

Thousands of Malaysian students ace national exams, yet lag in international assessments, exposing the limits of an exam-focused education system and the lessons schools like MCKK offer

No return for UPSR, PT3 exams – Malaysia shifts focus to new learning metrics: Fadhlina

The Education Ministry will implement the Malaysian Learning Metrics for Year Four and Form Three students, steering away from traditional examinations to better assess students holistically

UPSR, PT3 and the illusion of reform: why Malaysia’s schools are stuck in factory mode – Ravindran Raman Kutty

Malaysia’s education system lurches from one reform to another, abolishing and reviving exams without addressing its deeper failure: a factory-style model that prioritises compliance and memorisation over creativity, critical thinking and digital fluency. As other nations prepare citizens for an AI-driven economy, Malaysia remains trapped in an outdated mindset that no longer serves its children — or its future

Is free education in Malaysia still just a dream? – M. Vivekananthan

While Sarawak leads with bold moves, it’s time for Peninsular states to act—free education could change the future, but only with decisive leadership

Are our schools failing? Why collective action is our only way forward – Sabri Sulaiman

From bullying to gang violence, the alarming rise in school violence calls for a nationwide approach to safeguard children's emotional well-being and safety, says Universiti Malaya's Sabri Sulaiman

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