It said Malaysian parents were spending an average of US$25,479 (RM107,920) on their child’s education, from primary school up to university undergraduate level. Malaysian parents are spending an average of US$25,479 (RM107,920) on their child’s education, from primary school up to university undergraduate level. In Malaysia, according to the survey, the majority of parents (96 per cent) contribute towards the cost of their child’s primary school education, with 93 per cent also contributing towards their university or college education. Globally, the figures are lower, with 89 per cent of parents contributing towards the cost of their child’s primary school education while for university or college education, it’s 85 per cent. Last year, parents’ contribution to the cost of primary school education was a little higher at 98 per cent.

Source: New Strait Times November 05, 2017 10:41 UTC