Education in Malaysia

Education has been one of the most fundamental aspects needed in one's life in today's society. It is the main factor in shaping the intellectual power and workforce of a country which indirectly symbolises the countries wealth in knowledge power especially in an era where information represents prosperity and status.

Malaysia is one of the countries that understand the need for education and puts emphasises on an exam based education system that requires students to excel in examinations to advance to a higher stage or level. The first level of education in Malaysia is the primary level, where students enrol in schools at an age of 7. At the end of their primary life, students are assessed by the 'Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah' which is also known as UPSR and next move on to the secondary level of education.

The secondary level of education in Malaysia consists of two important examinations, "Penilaian Menenagah Rendah, PMR" at form 3 and "Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia, SPM" in form 5. Student whom excel in their PMR examinations are able to choose the science stream or arts stream according to their interests, whereas the SPM examination determines the student's future and which is usually taken into account for scholarships.Tertiary level is the next step for students whom have completed their secondary education. Students have to enrol in universities or colleges in the country or out if they have the proper and adequate funds.

Knowledge is regarded as the key to success in today's world and education is one of the main sources of it. In view of this, we should never take granted of our education as it determines our future and also our career.

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