The Ministry of Education (MOE) is prioritising the rollout of a new preschool curriculum and the launch of the Education Development Plan for the 2026 school session.
Minister Fadhlina Sidek said 2026 is a critical year, following the return of the school year to a January start, and will see the preschool curriculum introduced ahead of its original 2027 schedule.
“The MOE’s primary focus is the implementation of this new preschool curriculum. Our second key priority is the new Education Development Plan, which is scheduled for launch in January,” she said during the Ceria ke Sekolah programme with the ERM Foundation in Bandar Tun Razak.
Also present at the event were Bandar Tun Razak MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and the Prime Minister’s political secretary, Datuk Azman Abidin.
Speaking on a separate matter, Fadhlina described the school aid initiative as a meaningful effort to ease the financial burden on parents. She said 800 students received assistance at today’s event, with a total of around 5,000 beneficiaries in the Bandar Tun Razak constituency.
“These initiatives reflect the Madani government’s commitment to safeguarding children’s educational welfare and ensuring they are better prepared for school,” she said.
Dr Wan Azizah, who is also the Prime Minister’s wife, highlighted the programme as a demonstration of collective care for underprivileged families.
“Alhamdulillah. This is a very meaningful occasion, allowing us to come together and provide assistance to those in need. I would also like to thank the ERM Foundation for its ongoing commitment and support for our young people,” she said.
Meanwhile, ERM Foundation founder Xin Er said the initiative, which provided each of the 800 students in Bandar Tun Razak with RM300 in financial aid and school supplies, is intended to help underprivileged children prepare for the new school session. She added that the foundation hopes to continue the programme annually.
