At age 13, students transition to secondary schools (Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan - SMK), where Bahasa Melayu becomes the standard language of instruction for all. Secondary education is split into:
Compulsory six-year education for children aged 7 to 12. Students attend either National Schools (SK), which use Malay as the medium of instruction, or National-Type Schools (SJKC/SJKT), which teach in Mandarin or Tamil. At age 13, students transition to secondary schools
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The "exam pressure" has led to a silent epidemic. The National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2022 found that 1 in 4 Malaysian adolescents suffers from depression. The phrase "study hard, get A's, or you'll be a rubbish collector" is still uttered by parents, ignoring the toll on a child's psyche. More schools are now introducing PSV (Peer Support Volunteers) and counsellors, but the stigma against mental health remains high. The phrase "study hard, get A's, or you'll
Compulsory six-year program (Year 1 to Year 6) for children aged 7–12.
