Covid-19: Candidates who test positive can sit for SPM in April, says Education Minister


Dr Radzi Jidin (right, in blue) speaking to teachers at SMK Kota Masai 2.

JOHOR BARU: SPM 2021 candidates who missed the first session of the examination after being tested positive for Covid-19 or having to undergo quarantine can sit for the second session of the exam in April this year, says Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin.

He added that students would only need to provide their MySejahtera notification, Covid-19 test results, and the school principal letter of approval.

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