Experts caution against 'knee-jerk' reactions to shifts in education policy

Education policy and child psychology experts have voiced concerns over hasty decision-making, following Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent move to scrap diagnostic testing for early primary school entry.

Speaking to Malaysiakini, they cautioned against “flip-flopping” based on political sentiments, and urged for evidence-based policymaking, which would require careful, considerate, and transparent design and implementation.

"It is worrying that significant reforms like entry testing can be announced and retracted in a matter of days," said Ideas Malaysia research manager Amalina Annuar.

"We are concerned that...