. It is uniquely characterized by its "vernacular" system, which allows different ethnic groups to maintain their language and culture while following a standardized national curriculum. The Structural Landscape

Education is mandatory for all children in Malaysia for a total of 11 years. The system is divided into several stages:

The Heartbeat of a Malaysian Classroom: A Journey Through School Life

Malaysia knows it has a problem with rote learning. The new Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Rendah (KSSR) and Menengah (KSSM) aim to reduce exams and increase Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). The controversial "UPSR" is gone. The new focus is on "STEM" and digital literacy.