‘Public holidays could disrupt school activities’


Chong (centre) relaying his concerns to Omar (left) during his visit to the Sarawak Education Department at Jalan Diplomatik, Petra Jaya. At right is Padungan assemblyman Wong King Wei.

KUCHING: Schools wishing to hold replacement classes on May 17 and 18 which have been declared state public holidays must inform the Sarawak Education Department by today.

Sarawak Pakatan Harapan chairman Chong Chieng Jen said the department would consider allowing schools to hold extra classes this Thursday and Friday if there are requests.

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