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Attention, parents! The 2026 Academic Session registration for Standard 1 students is now available. From 1 March 2025 to 30 April 2025, the Ministry of Education is opening nationwide applications for children of school-going age born between 2 January 2019 to 1 January 2020. This registration period is important for parents enrolling their kids to the public school system for the first time. It ensures they are placed in schools near your area for convenience, and also to update any important information that is necessary for their enrollment. Wondering how to register and where to go? Don't worry, everything is online now. Here are the instructions on how to register your child for Standard 1. For First-Time Applicants If you haven’t created your idME account, sign up first.: Click on 'Daftar Baru' for users who do not have an account. Please fill in all the information in the provided fields. Information marked with an asterisk (*) is mandatory to be filled in. Tick the checkbox and enter the captcha code in the field provided. Click on the 'Daftar' button to submit the user’s information, or click on the ‘Reset’ button to reset the user’s information. Note: Successfully registered users need to check their email to get their default password. Then, log in to the system using the default password provided, and change the password to a new one. Before making the application you need to do the following: Create a profile for yourself. Next, for your spouse and your child. Afterwards, follow the next steps below. How to Register Your Child for Standard 1 Log In and Update Details 1. Go to https://idme.moe.gov.my/. Both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are acceptable browsers. 2. Click on 'Aplikasi' on the left side of the webpage. 3. Click on 'Pengurusan Awam'. You will be directed to the official MOEIS site. 4. On the left side of the dashboard, you will find 'Pengurusan Profil'. Click on this. Next, complete the fields for each of the drop down options. 5. Click on 'Maklumat Peribadi' and fill in your own details. Then, click on ‘Maklumat Pasangan' and fill in your spouse's details. 6. Once you're done with both, click on 'Simpan' at the bottom of the page. 7. After you've done that, do the same for your child. Click on ‘Maklumat Anak Jagaan' and fill in the details required. 8. If your child's name is not on the list, click on 'Tambah Anak/Jagaan' to create a profile for them. 9. Fill in the fields with the correct details and click 'Simpan' at the bottom of the page once done. Make the Application Once you’ve updated the profiles, now it’s time to put in your child’s official application for Standard 1! There are four steps in total in the online registration process: 'Semakan Profil', 'Pilihan Sekolah', 'Dokumen Sokongan' and 'Perakuan'. Fill in all of these to complete your application. 1. Click on ‘Permohonan Kemasukan' on the dashboard, and then on the 'Rendah Tahap 1' link. 2. You will be redirected to another tab 'Permohonan Tahun Satu KPM''. 3. On the bottom right, click on 'Mohon'. 4. Click 'Seterusnya'. You will be directed to the registration window. 5. Under 'Semakan Profil', make sure all the details (name, address, IC number, etc) are correct. Then, click on 'Seterusnya'. 6. Under 'Pilihan Sekolah', fill in the district, postcode, area and the school of your choice. Then, click 'Seterusnya'. 7. Under 'Dokumen Sokongan', you will need to upload the supporting documents in PDF format: parents’ payslip, parents’ IC, MySejahtera certificate or vaccination card, and marriage certificate. After that, click on 'Seterusnya'. 8. Under 'Perakuan', tick the box that says 'Saya mengaku…' and then click on 'Hantar'. 9. Next, click on 'Cetak Permohonan'. Print two copies for the final registration. You will also need to print two other documents 'Borang Pemeriksaan Kesihatan' and 'Borang Rawatan Pergigiani'. These are provided under 'Cetak Borang'. 10. You’ve successfully completed the online registration! Wait for the results (it’s not announced yet) and the name of your child’s new school will be given. Physical Registration and Supporting Documents After you have completed the online registration for Standard 1 as highlighted above, print out the registration form. The name of your child’s school will be given on the document. This is where you must go and send in the registration. Bring the following supporting documents along during the physical registration process: Registration Form (2 copies) Health Service Approval and Immunisation Form with parent’s signature (original) Child’s Birth Certificate (original and 1 copy) Father’s Identification Card/Passport (original and 1 copy) Mother’s Identification Card/Passport (original and 1 copy) Marriage/Divorce Certificate, if applicable (original and 1 copy) Court Order/Custody Letter, if applicable (original and 1 copy) Latest Utility Bill/Electricity Bill (original or 1 copy) Rental Agreement, if applicable (1 copy) Child’s Immunisation Record with Injection Dates (1 copy) Health Documents/OKU Information, if applicable (original and 1 copy) Register Your Kids for Standard 1 Today, Parents! For those parents who are just enrolling their kids into the public school system this year, these instructions will hopefully smoothen the process. It is always important to take things slow and ensure that all the details are correct before you send out the submission. And don't forget if you do not like school that is assigned to your child, you can always apply for a change. With that said, good luck mums and dads during the Standard 1 registration process. Be sure to do it soon ahead of the deadline! Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice from Motherhood. For any health-related concerns, it is advisable to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or medical practitioner. For more insightful stories and fun recipes, stay tuned to Motherhood Story!

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