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\nFaks:03-88846284  \nTARIKH:29 JANUARI 2026(KHAMIS)  \n日  \nBERITA HARIAN□UTUSAN M'SIA □ N.STRAITS TIME  \nStill,not all children will likely make the cut.In thiscase,they could benefit from another year in the playyard.In Malaysia's academics-focused education climate,it may be more wise to wait until the child is 7.But startingat age 6 benefits kids who are genuinely ready,not justadvanced.Nevertheless,Malaysia will gain academically,socially and economically by pivoting to start schooling atthe age of 6,which embraces best global practices.Thischange can be positive as long as childhood is not\"rushed\"and the transition is structured early,inten-tionally and equitably.  \nCareful transitionvital for 6-year-0lds  \n②  \nMalaysia may already have lagged behind nations withhigh-performing education systems that start schoolingat 6 years old,making our students less competitive glob-ally.But the concern is not age,but edification,com-plemented by appropriate teaching methods,phased im-plementation,teacher retraining and curriculum adjust-ments to mitigate transitional challenges.Reforms likethese are to be managed,not avoided,if we defer to thephilosophically sound Malay proverb \"bend the bamboofrom its sprout”.Starting schooling at age 6 is the child’sfirst step in a great adventure,on a path to become brave,compassionate and curious,characteristics that will fuelamazing feats.  \nMalaysia will gain if we ensure ouryoung kids adapt well in school  \nNS129·1·2026 P9·2  \n6 years old are convincing.It reduces learninggaps,aligns Malaysiawith global standards,pavesand reduces informal education in kindergarten by oneyear.Arguments can also be made for maintaining thestatus quo.For example,Singapore starts schooling at 7and look how their kids turn out.It's the same for Finland,which is acknowledged for its high-quality early child-hood education,smaller class sizes and less examination-oriented culture.Objectively,earlier formal education canimprove children's cognitive skills,allowing them to gaindigital skills faster than past generations.Children canquickly improve literacy and numeracy skills,and benefitfrom structured learning,while progressing naturally tomaster Bahasa Melayu,English,Mandarin and Tamil.  \nBut we must safeguard these young children's emo-tional needs as they will need to face long hours at school,learn classroom discipline and deal with homework,testsand peer pressure.Parents don't want their children to  \nhave anxiety,poor self-esteemand aversion to school.These 6-year-olds may be overwhelmedby large class sizes,lose play-based learning and develop mo-tor skills more slowly,while alsodeclining in exercise,staminaand attention span.But startingat 6 years old is also sensible—ithelps build emotional resilienceand sharpen focus in structuredlearning.  \nParentsdon't wanttheir children tohave anxiety,poor self-esteemand aversionto school.","cbCainmccZJvuYGW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainmccZJvuYGW","pdf",1236156,"English","# Careful Transition at Age 6\n## Policy Focus and Global Practices\n## Balancing Benefits and Emotional Needs\n## What Parents Should Guard Against","[{\"question\":\"Why does the article emphasize a “careful transition” for 6-year-olds?\",\"answer\":\"It argues that starting schooling at 6 can be positive only if the transition is structured early, intentionally, and equitably to avoid rushed childhood and transitional difficulties.\"},{\"question\":\"What factors, besides starting age, does the article say matter most?\",\"answer\":\"It stresses education quality supported by appropriate teaching methods, phased implementation, teacher retraining, and curriculum adjustments to mitigate challenges.\"},{\"question\":\"What emotional and learning risks does the article warn about?\",\"answer\":\"It notes possible anxiety, poor self-esteem, aversion to school, overwhelm from large classes, loss of play-based learning, slower motor skills, and declining exercise, stamina, and attention span.\"}]","Careful transition vital for 6-year-olds | PDF"]