Some educational issues faced by the Malaysia education system are:
- The satu sekolah untuk semua policy that imposes a uniform curriculum and language for all schools, regardless of the diversity of students.
- The outdated and regressive teaching methods and content that do not prepare students for the 21st century.
- The lack of autonomy and flexibility for schools to respond to local needs and challenges, due to the highly centralised educational system.
- The Islamic indoctrination and racial bias that are prevalent in the national education system, creating social divisions and radicalisation.
- The standardised testing that does not measure the critical thinking and creativity of students, but rather their memorisation and conformity.
