Education Minister Fadlina Sidek recently argued in Parliament that Malaysia’s school curriculum is on par with other countries’ curricula.

MP Nibong Tebar said that during the curriculum review process, the Malaysian Ministry of Education (KPM) conducted a comparative study of the country’s school curriculum. Other countries such as Singapore, Australia, Japan, UK and Finland.

“The findings show that Malaysia’s school curriculum is on par with other countries’ curricula.”

“To ensure that the curriculum remains relevant, the Ministry of Education Be open to hearing opinions from various parties and is committed to improving the implementation of the curriculum,” she said in a written response to the Dwan Rakyat newspaper.

This was in response to a question from Sri Gadin MP Aminolhuda Hassan, who asked the government to explain the steps taken on the issue. As parents complained, the first grade curriculum did not match the age of the students.

Previously, it was reported that the syllabus levels for first year students are as follows: Seems too old for his agea number of parties called on the Ministry to review the issue.

Mr Fadrina said the aim was to improve the implementation of the curriculum. Close gaps in curriculum implementation and further improve student achievement.

“KPM is confident that this initiative will ensure that all students receive the highest quality education,” she said.

She informed that the Ministry of Education always strives to ensure that students’ education is prioritized. We implement a curriculum that meets the learning needs of students according to their age.

“The purpose of the primary school curriculum, especially at Level 1 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade), is to promote physical, cognitive, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, attitudinal and value development. is.”

According to her, with the implementation of subjects in the first grade, each child lays the foundation of good values, forms self-confidence and a positive attitude, acquires basic knowledge and skills in preparation for the next study. I can.

What do you think about our curriculum? Is it comparable? Let us know in the comments.

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