Kuala lumpur: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has given assurance that the implementation of the Malaysian Learning Matrix (MPM) for Year Four and Form Three students will not revive school ranking or grading practices that place excessive pressure on students and teachers.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the ministry is focused on integrity and intervention goals, in line with the School-Based Assessment domain under the National Education Assessment System. Fadhlina emphasized that the Learning Matrix is designed to identify students' mastery levels in order to provide support and early intervention, rather than fostering unhealthy competition through school rankings.

Fadhlina was responding to a supplementary question from Senator Che Alias Hamid, who sought government assurance on the matter during today's oral question-and-answer session in the Dewan Negara. She highlighted that the assessment results aim to enhance students' literacy, numeracy, and science skills, ensuring a holistic evaluation. The system also aids teachers in planning focused remedial programmes without disrupting the syllabus.

The minister further stated that the ministry will closely monitor MPM to prevent any misuse that could negatively impact students' well-being. The focus will be on ensuring that assessments accurately reflect students' actual mastery, rather than becoming a source of stigma or pressure.

The Year Four Learning Matrix is scheduled to launch in October 2026, with Form Three following in 2027 as part of the 2026-2035 National Education Blueprint.