Despite recent reforms abolishing UPSR (Year 6) and PT3 (Form 3), the ghost of exams lingers. For decades, your entire worth was determined by how many A’s you got on a piece of paper.
Most schools start early (around 7:30 AM). The day often begins with a formal assembly in the open-air "dewan" (hall) or courtyard, where the national anthem ( ) is sung. The Uniform Culture: