Perak records highest number of SPM candidates affected by floods, says Deputy Education Minister

Deputy Education Minister Wong Ka Woh visiting in accessing SPM candidates at SMK Raja Chulan Ipoh on the first day of SPM examination.

IPOH: About 317 candidates who are sitting for their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination nationwide, which starts today (Nov 25), have been affected by the disaster caused by ongoing heavy rainfall.

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said Perak has the highest number with 167 candidates impacted, followed by 45 in Perlis, Kelantan (27), Kedah (24), Penang (six), Terengganu (two) and Selangor (one).