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The Selangor Islamic Religious Department is rolling out tougher recruitment standards for religious school teachers, including police clearance checks and revised interaction protocols between staff and students.
Malaysia's Rural Development Ministry will strengthen early childhood education by integrating technology and Islamic values. The move responds to lowered school starting ages and evolving education needs.
Malaysia's government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with pondok institutions and religious schools as essential drivers of nation-building, emphasising that development must balance economic growth with human values and moral education.