KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed diagnostic screening test for children before entry into Year One Under the National Education Blueprint is off. The screening test, which was to begin with the 2027 school session, has been cancelled because it could have a psychological effect on children, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The National Education Blueprint 2026–2035, featuring the Malaysia Learning Matrix, was announced by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek on Jan 20. “At the initial stage, the Education Ministry suggested postponing this plan by another year. Addressing school overcrowding, Anwar, who himself was Education minister from 1987 to 1990, acknowledged that congestion remains a challenge, particularly in urban areas.

Source: The Star January 28, 2026 02:22 UTC