UPSR Science paper leaked, sitting postponed


PETALING JAYA: The Science paper for the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) has been leaked and the sitting has been postponed from Sept 11 to Sept 30.

"The Malaysian Examinations Syndicate has discovered that the Science 018, 028, 038 examination papers, scheduled for 8.15am to 9.30am on Sept 11, has been leaked, " it said in a statement, adding that initial investigations showed that contents of the paper were spread through social media.

It said that the Science 018, 028 and 038 papers would now be postponed to Sept 30 from the original Sept 11 date.

It added a report has been made to relevant authorities to conduct investigations and for full legal action.

Second Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh (pic) took to Twitter to apologise to students and parents for the leak.

"I am deeply sorry for d leakage of the #UPSR Science questions" he tweeted on his official account,  @idrisjusoh.

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