MoE to restructure high-density schools to create more conducive learning environment

The Ministry of Education (MoE) will be restructuring high-density schools in the country to ensure comfort and a more conducive learning environment for the students.

Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that the process of restructuring of such schools will be promptly carried out by the District Education Offices (PPD) and State Education Departments (JPN).

She said the restructuring was also necessary to avoid overcrowding, following the increased enrolment of students in schools for the 2024/2025 academic session.

“The enrolment of pupils into Year 1 this year, for example, is very high and this in some way shows our fruitful commitment to ensuring that our children attend schools,” she told reporters after checking out the first day of the 2024/2025 school session at Sekolah Kebangsaan Saujana Putra, here yesterday.

On the teacher capacity for the 2024/2025 academic session, Fadhlina said that as of now, the number of teachers is adequate and any arising shortages will be promptly addressed as needed.

She also said the MoE has no plans so far to revamp the current education ecosystem of vernacular schools in the country. Nevertheless, she said the ministry took note of the suggestions made by Umno Youth Chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Salleh on March 9 for the government to relook the vernacular education ecosystem. Fadhlina said that any action or decision to revamp the existing education ecosystem must be based on the provisions contained in the Education Act.

“We hear those views, but as of today, the MoE stands firm on upholding the Education Act.

“As I have stressed before, vernacular schools are recognised by the Education Act and we will uphold that,” she said.