Stop period spot checks, Education Ministry tells schools


PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry has issued a reminder to state Education Departments (JPN) and district education offices (PPD) to halt period spot checks on female students.

In a circular dated Nov 2, all JPN and PPD have been told to ensure that the practice and physical examination, especially related to menstruation, does not occur in any institution under the ministry.

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