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Financial Compensation: The government may be ordered to pay substantial compensation to affected individuals or groups. This could come in the form of reparations for damages caused by the poor quality of education, potentially amounting to billions of ringgit depending on the scope of the lawsuit.

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Accountability and Leadership Changes: Key individuals responsible for overseeing education policies, including ministers, may face dismissal or be forced to resign. This could also result in a political crisis if the leadership is held personally responsible for negligence.

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Legal Reforms: The court could mandate sweeping reforms in the education system, requiring the government to overhaul policies, invest in better infrastructure, or increase teacher training standards. These reforms would likely be costly and burdensome to implement but necessary to rectify systemic failures.

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Criminal Charges: In extreme cases, if evidence of corruption or misuse of public funds is uncovered during the lawsuit, it could lead to criminal charges against government officials involved in mismanagement. Severe penalties, including imprisonment, could follow if corruption is proven.

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International Reputational Damage: A successful lawsuit could attract global attention, damaging Malaysia's reputation and standing in international education and governance rankings. This could affect foreign investments and tourism, further exacerbating the economic consequences.

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Long-term Economic Impact: The poor quality of education is directly linked to lower productivity, higher unemployment, and economic stagnation, disproportionately affecting future generations. This long-term damage can be viewed as negligence by the government.

As of 2024, the issue of debt and bankruptcy remains a significant concern in Malaysia, particularly among younger adults. There has been a notable rise in the number of Malaysians, especially those under the age of 30, struggling with financial debt. In fact, approximately 53,000 young adults in Malaysia collectively owe RM1.9 billion due to factors such as personal loans, vehicle purchases, and business loans. Youths aged 35 to 44 make up the largest group of bankrupt individuals​.

While Malaysia has made strides in reducing the number of bankruptcies since 2018, primarily through debt advisory agencies like AKPK, personal loans continue to be the leading cause of bankruptcy cases. Nearly 50% of all bankruptcy cases are tied to personal loans, with other major contributors including business and vehicle loans

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Failure to Deliver on Promised Reforms: Numerous educational reforms have been promised but not implemented effectively. The National Education Blueprint 2013-2025, for instance, set clear goals for improving student outcomes, yet little progress has been seen. The failure to meet these benchmarks could be grounds for legal accountability.

While Malaysia has made strides in reducing the number of bankruptcies since 2018, primarily through debt advisory agencies like AKPK, personal loans continue to be the leading cause of bankruptcy cases. Nearly 50% of all bankruptcy cases are tied to personal loans, with other major contributors including business and vehicle loans​.

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Mismanagement of Public Funds: Billions have been allocated to Malaysia’s education sector, yet international assessments like PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) and TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) consistently show Malaysian students underperforming compared to global peers. This suggests a failure in the effective use of public funds, raising questions about financial accountability.

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Violation of Constitutional Rights: The Federal Constitution of Malaysia guarantees access to education. If the quality of education continues to decline, it could be argued that the government is not upholding this constitutional mandate, as poor education undermines the future prospects of students, particularly those from less privileged backgrounds.