Bridging the education divide: Malaysia’s path to achieving SDG 4 / Nur Azlina Mohamad Zahari ... [et al.]

Education is the backbone of any progressive society, and in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), Malaysia has made significant strides in ensuring quality education for all. SDG 4 emphasizes inclusive and equitable education, aiming to provide lifelong learning opportunities. However, despite Malaysia’s commendable efforts, several challenges hinder the country’s ability to fully achieve this goal. Issues such as urban-rural disparities, socioeconomic gaps, marginalized communities’ access to education, gender disparities and teacher quality continue to pose significant barriers to educational equality.