Malaysia

Postpone student registration at universities, says minister

Datuk Noraini Ahmad says the advice comes after Covid-19 spike

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 03 Oct 2020 11:17AM

Postpone student registration at universities, says minister
Higher Education Minister Datuk Noraini Ahmad has advised universities to hold off student registration after the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the last few days. – Bernama pic, October 3, 2020

PUTRAJAYA – Higher Education Ministry today suggested all tertiary institutions postpone their student registration after the spike in Covid-19 cases this week.

Minister Datuk Noraini Ahmad said this comes after a discussion with the National Security Council and Health Ministry.

“For students who are already on campus, please remain there until further instructions from their respective universities. I appeal to those who have yet to reach their universities to remain at home.”

On her Facebook post today, Noraini apologised for the sudden decision by the universities.

Earlier, students have taken to social media to air their grievances. – The Vibes, October 3, 2020

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