The Education Ministry is prepared for the possibility of a flood in Malaysia as the monsoon season approaches, according to Fadhlina Sidek, the minister. She stated that the ministry has been in constant communication with the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) and is collaborating with them to mitigate the risk of any disaster, including floods. “We are always prepared. The coordinating committee has discussed the matter and the Flood Monitoring Centre is also prepared for the monsoon season,” she informed reporters.
Fadhlina added that the ministry has finalized the measures for flood preparations, including arrangements for schools that may serve as relief centers (PPS). On September 23, Perak, Sabah, and Sarawak experienced floods, leading to the evacuation of several hundred residents to the PPS.
Nibong Tebal MP Fadhlina also mentioned that the ministry has provided guidelines to teachers regarding disciplinary actions towards students. “The guidelines are there, so we want all parties to ensure that the guidelines are followed,” she emphasized. Her statement was in response to a proposal by a non-governmental organization (NGO) suggesting the presence of a witness when teachers administer punishments to students. This proposal emerged after an incident in which a teacher in Klang, Selangor allegedly slapped a student on the face over a missing letter, as reported by Bernama.
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