MOE prepared for contingency plan should Covid-19, ILI cases rise


PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry is prepared to revive the contingency plan for schoolchildren should the increase in Covid-19 infection and Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) cases gets out of control.

Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin however said the ministry must hold discussions and seek advice from the Health Ministry before making any decision.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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