MCO 2.0: No physical reopening of schools this Jan 20, except for exam candidates

 

All primary school students and secondary students from Form 1 to Form 5 will undergo teaching and learning at home (PdPR) according to the suitability between teachers and students beginning Jan 20, 2021. - NSTP file pic

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2021 school session set to begin this Jan 20 will not involve face-to-face learning.

This new directive was announced by the Education Ministry in a statement tonight, affecting schools nationwide.

Those who are allowed to be present in schools are only students that will sit for the 2020 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM), Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) and Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM).

"All primary school students and secondary students from Form 1 to Form 5 will undergo teaching and learning at home (PdPR) according to the suitability between teachers and students beginning Jan 20, 2021," the ministry said.

More to come

-NST