Hot spell: Schools should cancel all outdoor activities, says Deputy Education Minister


ALOR SETAR: School authorities should cancel all activities outside the classroom, including co-curricular activities and annual sports events, in view of the current hot weather for the safety of students and teachers, says Lim Hui Ying.

The Deputy Education Minister said although no schools in the country have been closed due to the current hot spell, precautionary measures have to be taken to avoid any untoward incidents.

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