Culture & Entertainment · Malaysia Bureau
Five Malaysian states set to reopen schools on October 19
Schools in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang and Penang will resume operations on October 19 following earlier closures. Education authorities have encouraged students and staff to wear face masks as a precautionary measure.
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Educational institutions under Malaysia's Ministry of Education across five states will return to normal operations on October 19, the ministry announced on October 18. The reopening affects schools in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang and Penang, which had previously suspended classes.
In a bid to maintain health and safety standards during the resumption, the Ministry of Education has recommended that all students and staff wear face masks on campus. While the measure is being encouraged rather than mandated, it reflects ongoing efforts to protect school communities during the academic year.
The announcement comes as part of broader education planning in the country, with the ministry coordinating timely resumptions of classes across different regions based on local circumstances. Parents and guardians have been advised to ensure their children are prepared for the October 19 return date.
Photo: A national primary school (sekolah kebangsaan) in Kota Warisan, Selangor, January 2024. Gary7660 via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).