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#National Education Plan 2026–2035

New school entry reforms may disadvantage poorer children, warns parent group

Parents’ advocacy group has warned that proposed changes to school entry ages under the National Education Plan 2026–2035 could deepen education gaps if access to quality preschool and support for low-income families is not addressed

Anwar: bullying in schools must be tackled with same resolve as corruption and drugs

The Prime Minister warns that bullying undermines national values and identity, calling for firm action as he launches the National Education Plan 2026–2035

Preschool to begin at age 5, year one at age 6 starting 2027: PM

Change not yet mandatory, as government allows parents and educators time to adapt to new system

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Govt to raise alcohol excise duty by 10% from November 2025, tobacco taxes also up: Anwar

Prime Minister says the move, announced under Budget 2026, aims to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce access to alcohol and tobacco, with additional revenue channelled to the Health Ministry

Sunway-IJM proposed merger to create mega construction firm

However, the deal may put focus on Bumiputera, national interests

MMA wants RM50 minimum for GP consultation fees, says RM10 ‘not enough’

Association says two-decade-old rate makes private practice unsustainable and fails to reflect doctors’ true value