| Level of education | Student-teacher ratio | | --- | --- | | Primary | 18:1 | | Secondary | 15:1 | | Post-secondary | 12:1 |

Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2020

Malaysia, a multicultural and multilingual country in Southeast Asia, has made significant strides in education over the past few decades. The country's education system has undergone numerous reforms and transformations, aimed at producing a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce to drive economic growth and national development. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the Malaysian education system, exploring its history, structure, curriculum, and school life, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.