Students in boarding schools, vocational colleges under EMCO not allowed back for Hari Raya, says MKN


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Students in boarding schools and vocational college hostels under the Education Ministry in areas under an enhanced movement control order are not allowed to return home for Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

According to the National Security Council (MKN), the enhanced MCO standard operating procedure (SOP) for the education sector also stipulates that no individuals from schools and vocational colleges are allowed to exit or enter the affected areas.

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