Local Schools To Introduce ‘Pendidikan Karakter’ Next Year
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Malaysia’s education system is set to undergo another major reform. Beginning next year, the Ministry of Education (MOE) will introduce a new subject called Pendidikan Karakter, designed to nurture students’ morals, values, and personal growth from an early age.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek announced that preparations are already underway for the rollout, which will begin at the preschool level before expanding to all stages of schooling.
She explained that Pendidikan Karakter will serve as a cornerstone of the upcoming 2027 School Curriculum, which shifts focus beyond academics to include emotional intelligence and character-building.
“We are now developing the 2027 curriculum, and one of its key subjects is Pendidikan Karakter,” Fadhlina said during a Dewan Rakyat…
