The National Education Philosophy aims to develop individuals who are intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically balanced.

The system is not static. Since 2013, the government has attempted to shift from exam-centric to Classroom-Based Assessment (PBD). The idea is to reduce the "exam zombie" culture (students who memorize answers by rote but cannot think critically).

Focuses on core subjects like Bahasa Malaysia, English, Science, and Mathematics.

The education structure follows a model, primarily overseen by the Ministry of Education.