The education culture is intensely exam-centric. The SPM examination is a life-defining event, determining entry into university, scholarships, and even initial job prospects. The pressure is immense, leading to a thriving shadow industry of tuition classes, late-night study groups, and a common joke that school is for socializing—real learning happens at tuition.
Malaysia has a unique diversity of school types, all following the national curriculum but with different mediums of instruction: The education culture is intensely exam-centric