PUTRAJAYA, Jan. 23 -- The government is prepared to increase the number of teachers nationwide as it anticipates a surge of Year One students following the implementation of the National Education Development Plan 2026-2035.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said teacher preparedness will be a focus and will be mobilised through the Teacher Education Institute (IPG) to meet the anticipated increase in students.

"Next year, we may see a situation whereby children aged six and seven enter Year One at the same time, so there is a need for additional teachers," Fahmi told a press conference here today.

He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, following the launch of the National Education Development Plan, has reviewed fee...