KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 — The Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) is focusing on the implementation of a new preschool curriculum and the launch of an Education Development Plan as key priorities for the 2026 school session.

Minister Fadhlina Sidek said 2026 marks a critical year, following the return of the school year to a January start, and will also see the preschool curriculum introduced ahead of its original 2027 schedule.