Education minister explains school closures


Socially distanced: Lawmakers debating on issues relating to the Covid-19 pandemic during the parliamentary session at the Parliament Building. — Bernama

Reports by MARTIN CARVALHO, HEMANANTHANI SIVANANDAM, RAHIMY RAHIM and TARRENCE TAN

THE move to close all schools nationwide until Dec 17 is meant to ensure the new school session next year can be conducted safely as scheduled, says Education Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin.

He noted that the decision was made after considering data analysis of Covid-19 cases involving students, teachers and their close contacts, along with other school members.

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