Here's A Quick Look At The Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025 As It Moves Into Wave 3

At its core, the goal and purpose of our education system is to equip Malaysian students holistically and enable them to fulfil their potential. Since every student is different, the ministry also understands the importance of tailoring their approach to help bring out the talents of each individual.

MEB carefully sets out the fundamental changes that are required in our current education system, making sure each aspect of learning is accounted for.

From how we approach student learning, to the way we recruit, train, and reward our teachers and principals, right up to how the Ministry of Education itself operates, the MEB charts out a process for that change. In doing so, it also lays out clear improvements on the factors that really matter, along every step of the journey.

1. Ensuring universal enrolment from preschool to upper secondary education
2. Narrowing the achievement gaps between the rich and poor, urban and rural, and between states
3. Rising from the bottom-third to top-third of countries in international assessments like Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)
4. Building an education system that gives children an appreciation for our unique identity as Malaysians

On top of that, the MEB also resonates with the UNESCO's Sustainable Development Goal 4, which is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

The plan includes five system aspirations: access, quality, equity, unity, and efficiency. It also outlines six student aspirations: knowledge, bilingual proficiency, thinking skills, ethics and spirituality, leadership skills, and national identity.

Split into three waves between 2013 to 2025, the blueprint sets out fundamental changes that need to be made, from how we approach student learning and recruit teachers, to how the Ministry of Education operates. As we enter Wave 3, the focus is to move towards excellence and increased operational flexibility.

Every year, the Ministry of Education comes up with a yearly report to share the highlights, progress, challenges, and setbacks of the implementation. Sometimes, course corrections are required. What's unique about the MEB is that it's not just a document that has been carved in stone, but it's a living document that embraces changes with time.

Read the annual reports in detail by visiting the Education Performance and Delivery Unit (PADU) website.

Thankfully, the MEB gives us all a comprehensive idea of how we can continue to improve our education system. While it may seem like a long road ahead, we can be rest assured that progress is made every step of the way. :)

You can click here to read the entire Malaysia Education Blueprint.