Brunei king Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah consented to the amendment of the Compulsory Education Act Chapter 211, pertaining to the compulsory age for children to go to school, from six to five.
“The amendment aims to strengthen early childhood education, which is a key aspect in building the foundation for children’s cognitive, social and emotional development,” the monarch said.
The monarch said, “It can no longer be denied that STEAM skills can enhance students’ creative and innovative thinking, thus preparing them to face the increasingly complex world.” On inclusivity and equality in education, His Majesty welcomed the efforts made by the Ministry of Education in caring for the well-being and education of students with special needs.
His Majesty believes that with policy changes and increased expectations on the teachers, “it is now time for relevant bodies to review and streamline the Teachers’ Service Scheme .
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