Dr Maszlee’s “To-do list”

Making the national school system the choice of parents and students.

Lightening teachers’ workload by appointing teaching assistants, having smaller class sizes and reducing clerical tasks. Giving special attention to the early schooling years to remove the emphasis on exams and rote learning. The process of learning and teaching should be fun and joyful.

Using the latest technology, including information technology (IT) in the teaching and learning process to give maximum exposure and experiences to the students. Encouraging students to be proficient in multiple languages. Strengthening technical and vocational education training (TVET) and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.

Providing more opportunities in STEM and TVET education to special needs students.

Meeting and obtaining feedback from all stakeholders including teachers, lecturers, students and parents on the education blueprints.

Allowing fresh graduates who draw a salary below RM4,000 to postpone repaying their PTPTN loans until they start earning RM4,000 and above.

Abolishing the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU) Act 1971, to provide academic freedom and to lift higher learning institutions to the international level.