Kuala lumpur: All educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) have been directed to enhance their preparedness and take necessary measures to cope with hot weather as schools are set to reopen this Monday, March 30. The directive aims to ensure the health and safety of students and staff in light of rising temperatures.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the MOE has outlined several key measures, including postponing outdoor activities if temperatures exceed 35 degrees Celsius. Schools are advised to closely monitor activities that could expose students to heat to safeguard their health. The ministry has also instructed schools to ensure an adequate supply of clean drinking water and to encourage students to drink sufficient fluids to regulate body temperature effectively.

The statement from the MOE specifies that schools must provide drinking water to boarding students, especially in critical situations where no other sources are available. It also emphasizes the importance of remaining vigilant by coordinating with nearby clinics and hospitals in case of heat-related health issues. Additionally, school management is advised to consider allowing students, teachers, and support staff to wear suitable sports attire during hot weather, as conditions permit.

The ministry has stressed that all institutions must stay alert to the prevailing hot weather conditions in their respective areas and comply with guidelines issued as needed. As per the academic calendar, Group A states, including Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu, are currently on holiday from March 20 to 28, while Group B states, comprising Melaka, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya, are on holiday from March 21 to 29.