KUALA LUMPUR: The Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) begins today for 443,794 candidates nationwide.
The Education Ministry said of the total, 433,536 candidates are from Sekolah Kebangsaan and Sekolah Bantuan Kebangsaan, while 10,258 candidates are from private schools.
The UPSR will be held from today until Sept 14 and Sept 18.
Up to 8,085 examination centres will cater for the candidates nationwide.
"Candidates are reminded to refer to the examination schedule for examination times, as well as instructions and prohibitions during the examination process.
"The schedule can be downloaded at lp.moe.gov.my," the Ministry said.
Candidates are also reminded to bring their MyKad to examination centres to ensure that the process runs smoothly.
As many as 51,363 invigilators have been selected to aid in the examination.