PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry has agreed to allow students and teachers in all education institutions under its purview to be in casual wear and sports attire during the current hot weather.
"We always emphasise the welfare, health and safety of students, teachers and (administrators) during the hot spell and prolonged drought that is hitting the country," it said in a statement on Wednesday (May 3).
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"Such hot weather can trigger harmful heatwaves that are detrimental to health.
"Hence, the ministry has agreed to give special permission to students, teachers and (the administrative) group in all education institutions under the ministry to wear decent clothes and sportswear during the hot weather to avoid any health complications.
"For students who wear school uniforms, wearing a necktie is also not mandatory," it added.
Schools have also been instructed to constantly monitor weather conditions for immediate action to be taken to ensure the well-being of all involved.
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