Varsities hold virtual lessons


PETALING JAYA: Public institutions of higher learning in Malaysia are seeking to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus by suspending face-to-face teaching activities temporarily.

In an internal circular to academic staff, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) deputy vice-chancellor (academic and international) Prof Dr M. Iqbal Saripan said lecturers are allowed to conduct blended learning replacement mode (Mod Pembelajaran Teradun Gantian) for the first two weeks of the semester, starting today till Feb 21.

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