Back Ministry Introduces New Curriculum to Help Primary and Secondary Students Use AI Safely

The Back Ministry will introduce a new curriculum in 2027 for students in the first year of primary school and the first year of secondary school, focusing on digital skills and safe use of artificial intelligence (AI). The Minister of Education, Dato Sri Farina, stated that the initiative aims to cultivate students' critical thinking and responsible use of technology. The ministry has also allocated 50,000 ringgit to assist schools with improvement and development projects to create a more comfortable learning environment.

This curriculum will directly impact the AI literacy of primary and secondary students. The Minister of Education emphasized that the course aims to enhance students' critical thinking and responsible use of technology, rather than solely relying on AI to find answers. The curriculum content involves AI safety, directly related to AI education The allocated funds to improve school facilities may indirectly enhance educational quality