Year 1 at age 6: Minister urges parents to keep calm

Parents were advised not to panic regarding the entry of six-year-olds into Year One in 2027, as only those who are truly ready and pass a special assessment will be selected.

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the readiness of children is the most important factor, adding that her ministry will carry out diagnostic tests on various criteria, including the child’s psycho-emotional state.

“Parents should remain calm and see this as a...