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Anwar: Private preschools to universities exempt from education levy for one year from Jan 1
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The government is waiving education levy payments for all private learning institutions for one year, starting January 1, 2026.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the move aims to reduce the financial burden faced by these institutions, New Straits Times reported today.
'This is to allow these institutions to improve their resources and learning materials.
'We want to ensure that our children receive the best possible training because that is the key to success,' he was quoted as saying at the launch of National Training Week 2025 here.
He said the exemption will cover all levels, including preschools, primary and secondary schools, vocational colleges, and institutions of higher learning.
Anwar said the decision was made after taking into account feedback from education and training institutions.
He said many had appealed to the government for support to ease operational pressures.
