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Malaysia Budget 2027 to fund new curriculum and education modernisation plan
The Ministry of Education will prioritise implementation of a revised curriculum and the Malaysia Education Plan through Budget 2027 allocations. The initiative aims to strengthen the nation's education system and prepare students for future challenges.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — The Ministry of Education plans to leverage Budget 2027 funding to accelerate the rollout of a new curriculum framework and advance the Malaysia Education Plan, marking a significant shift in the country's approach to schooling.
Education Minister Fadhlina Selamat outlined the ministry's strategic priorities during budget deliberations, emphasising the need for curriculum modernisation to align with contemporary learning requirements and global educational benchmarks.
The new curriculum is expected to incorporate updated teaching methodologies and learning outcomes across primary and secondary levels, with particular focus on developing critical thinking, digital literacy, and 21st-century skills among Malaysian students.
The Malaysia Education Plan represents a comprehensive framework designed to address systemic improvements across the education sector, from infrastructure development to teacher professional development and student assessment mechanisms.
Allocation details and implementation timelines for the education initiatives under Budget 2027 are anticipated to be released during the formal budget presentation to Parliament.