If there’s one thing every Malaysian student knows, it’s the sound of the 7:00 AM bell.

The Malaysian education system is modeled after the British system, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement and co-curricular activities. The system is overseen by the Ministry of Education (KPM) and is divided into several levels:

While the Malaysian education system has made significant progress, it still faces challenges such as:

A typical day for a student in a Malaysian national school starts early and is highly structured.