{"id":6418,"date":"2026-01-14T15:06:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T07:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propp.my\/?p=6418"},"modified":"2026-01-15T11:18:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T03:18:46","slug":"small-voices-at-the-core-of-national-education-reform-fadhlina-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propp.my\/ms\/small-voices-at-the-core-of-national-education-reform-fadhlina-2","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Small Voices\u2019 At The Core Of National Education Reform \u2013 Fadhlina"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6418\" class=\"elementor elementor-6418\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6ccc9a38 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-gap-beside-yes elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default 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development is only meaningful when we truly listen to the voices of students and teachers, because that is where the pulse of education lies,\u201d she said in her New Year\u2019s message to MOE staff last Friday.<\/p>\n<p>In line with this approach, she said the New Education Curriculum will be implemented in stages beginning this year, with the 2026 Preschool Curriculum serving as the initial phase.<\/p>\n<p>Fadhlina said\u00a0the curriculum places emphasis on character development, self-management, an interest in reading, integrated learning and early exposure to digital technology, while also ensuring that students with special needs are provided with a safe and inclusive learning environment.<\/p>\n<p>On efforts to strengthen preschool education, she said that facilities would be upgraded, including the provision of smart televisions and the expansion of the \u2018Jom Baca Bersama\u2019 (Let\u2019s Read Together)\u00a0programme to homes.<\/p>\n<p>To further expand access,\u00a0350 additional preschool classes are targeted this year, including in eight matriculation colleges, followed by another 150 classes in 2027, while the government has also allocated RM125 million for the renovation and maintenance of existing classes.<\/p>\n<p>Touching on school governance, Fadhlina said\u00a0a new grading system would be implemented starting this year, involving school administrators and taking into account workload factors such as student enrolment, dormitory occupancy and education level.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is to ensure that administrators have the qualifications and authority needed to carry out their responsibilities more effectively,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>She added that the new grading system also addresses several key demands of the teachers\u2019 union, including enabling ordinary academic teachers (GAB) with Grade DG12 to be appointed as senior assistant teachers\u00a0(GPK) in primary schools, as well as providing greater flexibility in changing work locations.<\/p>\n<p>In other developments, Fadhlina said\u00a0MOE has identified 14 Quick Win initiatives under the Malaysia\u00a0Education Development Plan (PPPM) 2026-2035 to address critical issues, including overcrowded schools, dilapidated infrastructure, special education and the well-being of teachers and students.<\/p>\n<p>Among the initiatives are the operation of 17 new schools this year, the upgrading of 50 dilapidated schools, and the provision of computer laboratory equipment to 1,801 schools.<\/p>\n<p>On inclusive education, 200 new special education classes would be opened in phases, alongside the expansion of the\u00a0Comprehensive Special Model School 11 (K11) programme and the operation of the Special Education Sports School\u00a0in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan.<\/p>\n<p>To support teachers and administrators, she said 1,470 teaching assistants will be deployed, while 600 full-time hostel wardens under the Malaysia Short-Term Employment Program (MySTEP) will be appointed starting this March.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of educational technology, Fadhlina said 800 schools will implement the artificial intelligence (AI)-Powered Classroom programme, while the AI-based DELIMa 3.0 learning platform will be rolled out starting this month.<\/p>\n<p>Touching on pre-university students, she said that MOE had, for the first time, channelled Early Schooling Assistance of RM150 on a one-off basis to 99,678 Form Six students, in recognition of their role as well as to provide early support for them to continue their studies at a higher level.<\/p>\n<p>Fadhlina called on the entire education ecosystem, including teachers, administrators, parents and corporate players, to collectively shoulder the responsibility of building the future of national education.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRemember, the true success of education is not measured solely by global achievements, but by our children growing into civilised and resilient individuals\u2026 When that happens, only then will we truly fulfil our mandate as educators and nation builders,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<pre><i>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bernama.com\/en\/general\/news.php?id=2511101\">https:\/\/www.bernama.com\/en\/general\/news.php?id=2511101<\/a><\/i><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Education (MOE) has placed the \u2018small voices\u2019 of teachers, students and school communities at the heart of its education reform efforts, making them the foundation for the development of the New Education Curriculum. \u2014 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