FOR the safety of students, the Ministry of Education (MOE) has again advised all schools to avoid outdoor activities – such as cross-country runs – given the current spell of hot weather.  

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the MOE held a session with all education departments in the state to provide guidance on the matter. 

“The MOE has advised schools not to organise activities outside the classroom at this time due to the hot weather, but the postponement is temporary and depends on the (prevailing) weather conditions. 

“However, there are some states where the weather is improving, so we will monitor from time to time and give guidance and advice accordingly. 

“Just for the time being, I ask all schools to temporarily postpone (activities outside the classroom) until the weather really returns to normal and students can do outdoor activities safely as we need to take precautions,” she said today.  

Fadhlina said currently no school was closed due to the hot weather, but her ministry remained alert for any eventuality. 

“The Ministry of Health is always vigilant while guidelines and monitoring are strictly carried out by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change to ensure the situation is under control,” she said. 

Previously, the MOE issued a statement allowing administrators to close schools if the daily temperature status for hot weather was at warning level 2 with the highest temperature exceeding 37°C for three consecutive days. – Bernama, May 7, 2023.