Malaysia

Sarawak’s start of school year postponed to March 15

 Decision based on surge in Covid-19 cases 

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 26 Feb 2021 9:21PM

Sarawak’s start of school year postponed to March 15
Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee and the State Education Department have set up a special task force to handle schooling issues arising from the pandemic.– The Vibes file pic, February 26, 2021

by Stephen Then

MIRI – Sarawak has postponed the opening of the school year for another two weeks to March 15.

The decision was made by the State Disaster Management Committee and the State Education Department.

In a joint statement, they said the decision was made in view of the surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in places like Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu, Miri and Samarahan as well as rural districts like Kapit, Meradong and Sarikei.

The agencies have also set up a special task force to handle schooling issues arising from the pandemic.

Parents with queries can contact the nearest education department office for more details. – The Vibes, February 26, 2021


 

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