Hot weather: Parents urged to complain if schools organise outdoor activities

SEREMBAN: Parents are encouraged to lodge an official complaint if they find that a school is planning to hold activities outside the classroom despite the weather exceeding 35 degrees Celsius in their respective area, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said complaints could be lodged via the ministry’s complaints management system – SISPAA – to […]

Association chief lauds possible suspension of outdoor school activities due to hot weather

KUCHING: Suspending all activities outside the classroom temporarily due to the persistent hot weather is seen as a sensible directive from the Education Ministry (MoE) acted on the advice of the Health Ministry, said Datuk Jonathan Chai. The president of the Association of Aided Chinese Primary Schools Kuching, Samarahan, and Serian Divisions said this measure […]

Resumption of outdoor activities authorised – MOE

KUCHING: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has given the green light to resume outdoor activities, while ensuring the utmost welfare, health and safety of students, teachers and staff members in dealing with hot weather. Previously, the MOE had issued a notice regarding the temporary suspension of outdoor activities on May 5, aiming to prevent any […]

Put off outdoor activities for now: Bomba

KUCHING: Sarawakians have been advised to postpone any outdoor activities to avoid untoward incidents following heavy rain, which has caused floods in several locations in the state. State Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said the people should take extra precautions as rescue agencies cannot afford to be at all locations at […]

Allow children for safe outdoor activities

KUCHING: A group of parents is pleading to Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to make more sensible rules for children by allowing them to be out for safe outdoor activities and considering the impact of the lockdown at home on their physical and mental health. Currently, according to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) released by […]