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Anwar ‘slaps’ Fadhlina and her ministry in Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27, 2026: It takes Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to clarify the flip-flopping decisions of his education minister and ministry.
In Parliament today, Anwar announced that the education ministry would not proceed with the proposed diagnostic screening for six-year-olds seeking enrolment in Year 1.
Isn’t it time for Anwar to drop Malaysia’s worst-performing education minister Fadhlina Sidek?
What is the use of an education minister and ministry that cannot come up with clear policies?
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on what Anwar announced in Parliament and our previous post:
Diagnostic screening plan for 6-year-olds to enter Year 1 scrapped, says PM
Anwar Ibrahim says the education ministry made the decision following a review of the plan.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said there were concerns about the psychological effects on children deemed ineligible to enrol in Year 1 at age six. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced in the Dewan Rakyat today that the education ministry would not proceed with the proposed diagnostic screening for six-year-olds seeking enrolment in Year 1.
He said the decision followed a review by the ministry.
“We felt that it could be discriminatory, as some children might be deemed ineligible, which could have psychological effects on them.
“Therefore, it was decided that the assessment would not be implemented, and I agreed with this decision,” he said during the Prime Minister’s Question Time.
Anwar was responding to a supplementary question from Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (Muda-Muar), who asked whether the diagnostic assessment should be reviewed, noting that children who fail the screening would have to postpone their school enrolment by a year.
The Muar MP also highlighted a Unesco report warning against screening tests that separate slower-learning children from faster-learning peers at an early age.
On Jan 21, the education ministry said that children seeking enrolment in Year 1 at the age of six would be required to undergo a diagnostic screening to determine their readiness for formal schooling.
The ministry in a FAQ infographic said a decision would be made later through a combination of the diagnostic test results and parental choice.
It also said that enrolment was not guaranteed and could not be done arbitrarily.
Difficult for urban schools to have single session
Separately, Anwar said it would be difficult for urban schools, especially crowded ones, to maintain a single school session following the introduction of the voluntary Year 1 enrolment for six-year-olds.
The prime minister said that while a single schooling session was ideal, rising costs would force crowded urban schools to adopt a two-session system.
“I think it is reasonable for us to consider two school sessions for preschool and Year 1,” Anwar said in response to a supplementary question from Aminolhuda Hassan (PH-Sri Gading), who also suggested that afternoon sessions might be unnecessary for preschool and Year 1 students.
Anwar said the government was financially and logistically prepared to implement the new schooling policy, as well as the newly-introduced standardised tests for Year 4 and Form 3 students.
The prime minister said that 10,514 preschool classrooms across 6,469 institutions had been upgraded, including 150 new classrooms added last year and 350 more this year.
Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said an additional RM800 million in funding was being discussed with the finance ministry for the recruitment of 18,000 new teachers.
“For this year’s budget, we will table this additional allocation to meet urgent needs. The education ministry, finance ministry and economy ministry have taken the necessary steps to expedite this,” he said.
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Fadhlina shows, yet again, why she’s Malaysia’s worst-ever performing Education Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25, 2026: The following was found on Facebook:
This is what happens when you appoint a dimwit to helm the most important Ministry just because you owe her father a few favours.
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Fadhlina Sidek’s Latest Masterclass in Confusion: One Policy, Three Versions in 96 Hours
Education Minister YB Fadhlina Sidek has issued three conflicting statements within just four days, causing widespread confusion and chaos among parents and the public.
Initially, the Minister stated that it is entirely up to parents whether to enroll their child in Year 1 at age 6 or 7.
The very next day, she clarified that it depends on the results of a diagnostic test: children who pass will enter Year 1 at age 6, while those who fail must wait until age 7.
Subsequently, she announced that the policy will be implemented in phases, starting only in selected schools, depending on teachers' readiness (which she emphasized as the most important factor) and classroom availability.
So, what exactly does the Minister intend to do?
These inconsistent statements have created unnecessary uncertainty and eroded public trust in the Ministry's planning and communication.
A policy as important as early primary school entry deserves clear, consistent, and well-communicated guidelines—not evolving explanations that leave parents guessing.
The rapid changes in statements suggest the policy is still being formulated on the fly, or the Minister is not fully aligned with her own ministry's announcements.
This reflects poor internal coordination and undermines confidence in the government's ability to handle major education reforms.
Parents are left anxious and confused about whether to prepare their 6-year-olds for a diagnostic test, or simply wait until 7.
This creates unnecessary stress for families, especially those in rural or low-income areas who may lack access to information or resources.
Emphasizing "phased rollout based on teacher readiness and classroom availability" raises serious questions.
What happens if many schools are not ready?
Will this lead to unequal access, where only urban or well-equipped schools get the option? It risks creating a two-tier system for children.
The Minister should issue a single, comprehensive official statement clarifying all aspects (voluntary nature, diagnostic test details, timeline, criteria, and phased rollout) to end the confusion. Anything less shows disregard for public concerns.
What do you expect from a dimwit who continues to support and defend her moronic educators:
Promoting the use of firearms and violence to schoolgirls and boys in schools are Fadhlina’s forte.
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