Topic 02

Policies and
Directions of the
National Education
MOHD KHAIRI BIN SHARIFUDDIN
 National Education Policy
• Education Ordinance (1952) – recommended national schools as themodel for the
national school system; and
• Razak Report (1956) – laid the foundation for the development of the education
system to foster unity through the National Education System
• The recommendations of the Razak Report were reviewed by the Rahman Talib
Committee in 1960 and its recommendations became the basis to formulate the
Education Act 1961.
• NEP was reviewed again by Cabinet Committee in 1979.
• Education Act 1996 (Act 550) was enacted.
 Implementation
THRUST 3
THRUST 2
THRUST 1

Malay language as the common

main medium of using the same curriculum - examination system
instruction National Curriculum for
all schools
NATIONAL EDUCATION
SYSTEM

PROGRAM SCHOOL

CO-CURRICULAR &
CURRICULUM PROGRAM

EDUCATION PROGRAM

EDUCATION AID

EDUCATION
INSTITUTIONS/OTHERS
INSTITUTION
 Master Plan for Education Development
Nation-Building (2006-2010)
strengthening the Malay language,
improving students’ discipline, fully
implementing the Student Integration Plan
for Unity (RIMUP) to develop the identity
and to cultivate positive traits and courtesy
among students.
Bridging the Education Gap
develop Infrastructure and educational
facilities in rural area, reducing drop
out and emplace trained teachers.
Developing Human Capital
provide a holistic assessment and
evaluation system, mould student
discipline and emphasise on
cleanliness, health and safety.
Enhancing the Teaching
Profession
raise the qualification of teachers to
degree level, improve the system for
teachers to degree level, improve the
system for teacher, services, placements
and welfare.
Strengthening National
Schools
Through the expansion of preschool
programs, strengthening the leadership
of the principal / head teacher and
teacher quality as well as the
curriculum and co-curriculum.
Accelerating Excellence of
Educational Institutions
establishment of cluster schools based
on niche areas in particular academic,
co-curriculum and sports.
Master Plan for Education Development (2006-
2010)
Framework