The Education Ministry requires time to carry out a detailed study on proposals to bring back the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3 (PT3) exams.
Minister Fadhlina Sidek explained that the review must assess long-standing assessments, including their impact on students’ overall growth.
Study Mandated to Key Council
She noted the ongoing process. “We seek some time as this study continues. I have tasked the National Education Advisory Council with it,” Fadhlina said.
At ministry level, initial perspectives exist. A full evaluation will follow before cabinet review. “That is why we need time,” she added.
Feedback from Parents in Focus
Fadhlina spoke after attending the first day of the 2026/2027 school session at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Ladang Regent in Elmina this morning. Her deputy, Wong Kah Woh, joined her.
The study will examine parent input and current practices.
She anticipates completion this year for prompt presentation.
Last week, the ministry reactivated the Council to assess UPSR and PT3 needs, responding to parent wishes.
UPSR ended in 2021, PT3 in 2022. Both gave way to school-based assessments.
