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“...despite various policies, access to schools and quality education remains a challenge in Malaysia in less urban places which affects the educational opportunities available to students from these areas. There is a lack of infrastructure and resources in rural areas with many schools lacking basic facilities such as electricity and clean water. Furthermore, many teachers are unwilling to work in remote or rural areas due to the lack of facilities and lower salaries. This can result in a shortage of teachers and a higher student-to-teacher ratio, making it difficult for students to receive individual attention and support.”

“In Singapore, private tuition is a common practice, with many families paying for additional academic resources and support. … Furthermore, in Singapore, private schools at the primary and secondary level are also quite common, and are attended by both locals and expatriates. In Malaysia, however, students from low-income families are less likely to have access to private tuition and academic resources and private education only becomes a significant part of the educational landscape at a tertiary level, as compared to a primary or secondary level in Singapore.”

“Malaysia's education system might be overly politicised due to a focus on race-based policies that prioritise certain ethnic groups over others, which can lead to unequal opportunities for other groups which might already be disadvantaged due to income inequality.”