71 schools in Klang Valley can switch to home-based learning

PETALING JAYA: A total of 71 schools in Selangor and Kuala Lum­pur have been granted permission to conduct home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) during the Asean Summit from May 26-27, says the Education Minis­try.

The decision was made in view of road closures and security mea­sures that will be in place during the regional meeting.

“This is to ensure the learning process for students at those schools are not affected.

“Parents, guardians, students, teachers and school staff are advised to refer to the official channels of the respective schools to obtain further information on the implementation of PdPR,” the ministry said in a statement.

It added that those involved can draw on their experience with PdPR during the Covid-19 pandemic and other disasters.

Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz said on Friday that several ministries, departments and government agencies had begun recei­ving work-from-home (WFH) app­lications from civil servants in view of the upcoming summit.

This came about following the advice of the PSD that civil servants likely to be affected by traffic congestion during the Asean Summit could apply for WFH arrangements.

On another matter, Civil Avia­tion Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) chief executive officer Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud said drones will not be banned in the vicinity of the Kuala Lumpur Con­vention Centre during the Asean Summit. He said aircraft would also be allowed to fly over the area throughout the event.

“Any existing restrictions or flight bans remain in force only in areas officially gazetted and ann­o­unced through Aeronautical Infor­mation Publication documents and Notices to Airmen.

“All parties are advised to refer to these official sources to ensure compliance with current aviation regulations,” he told Bernama.

He said CAAM is working closely with security agencies, including the police and air force, to coordinate flight activities in the interest of public safety and security.

“This collaboration is important not only in the context of airspace control, but also in ensuring that every flight operating in Malaysia complies with the stipulated safety regulations,” he added.