Fadhlina said the ministry had transitioned towards school-based assessments following the abolishment of UPSR and PT3, which were taken by Standard Six and Form Three students previously.

She said school-based assessments were the best approach to making learning more enjoyable for students while developing their potential holistically.

“Therefore, the education ministry does not plan to bring back an examination-based system at this moment. Any decision to reimplement examinations depends on the results of the Malaysia Education Development Plan 2013-2025, which will end in 2025,” she said.

The minister said this in a written parliamentary reply to Jamaludin Yahya (PN-Pasir Salak), who had asked if the ministry planned to revive the exam-based system.

Fadhlina said school-based assessments involved classroom-based, sports and co-curricular as well as psychometric assessments, adding that they also emphasised the formation of good morals, manners and integrity.

Earlier this month, Sim Tze Tzin (PH-Bayan Baru) urged Putrajaya to review the abolishment of UPSR, saying many parents were complaining about their children’s lack of motivation to study.

In April 2021, the education ministry announced the abolition of the UPSR and the cancellation of the PT3 exam for the year. The latter was abolished in June 2022.