Education Ministry preparing for larger 2027 Year One intake with new classrooms and teacher recruitment (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysia's Education Ministry is preparing for a larger 2027 Year One intake by constructing new classrooms, recruiting teachers, and expanding pre-school access, following a 12% increase in registration applications compared to 2026.

• Ministry of Education preparing for 2027 Year One intake with 2,596 new classrooms and 3,150 contract teachers
• Total registration applications for 2027 Year One are 478,419, a 12.07% increase from 2026
• MOE added 350 pre-school classes this year to improve access for B40 families
• MOE is reviewing impact on private kindergartens due to loss of one cohort