KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Government Teachers’ Union (KGKS) has expressed its backing for the Ministry of Education Malaysia’s (KPM) suggestion to evaluate the national education assessment system
This includes the suggestion to bring back the Form Three Assessment (PT3) or the Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR).
KGKS President Murkam Hj Hussien stated that this move reflects KPM’s openness to evaluate and improve the assessment system according to current needs.
“However, KGKS believes that the views of all parties, including parents and the community, should be considered before implementing this proposal,” he said in a statement today.
Murkam emphasized that any study and decisions related to the national assessment system must be conducted transparently, involving teacher unions, educators in schools, parents, and other stakeholders.
He noted that the study should comprehensively assess the short-term and long-term impacts, including school readiness, teacher training, student welfare, and alignment with holistic educational aspirations.
Murkam also urged that the implementation mechanism be fair and not repeat the weaknesses of a system overly focused on examinations alone.
Meanwhile, Murkam wished all students, especially Year 1 pupils, a happy return to school as the new school session for 2026 begins.
