NIBONG TEBAL, Nov 16 — The Education Ministry (MOE) has prepared a Flood Disaster Management Guide for Educational Institutions to deal with the northeast monsoon, which includes measures before, during and after flood.
Its minister, Fadhlina Sidek, said MOE takes the welfare and safety of all members of educational institutions seriously and has made preliminary preparations to deal with monsoon flood, which is expected to occur earlier this year.
"Sufficient knowledge, skills and resources have been provided to act quicker when faced with the situation.
"Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) was also introduced as an intervention to ensure that the member of educational institutions, especially students, are always prepared to face disasters," she told reporters after officiating the MyLesen B2 Year 2024 Programme in the Nibong Tebal parliamentary constituency, here, today.
She added that the students were also given comprehensive exposure on measures to deal with disasters and how to protect themselves in the event of floods.
Fadhlina said since some schools will be used as temporary relief centres, the ministry is focusing on preparing school facilities and providing training to volunteers.
"The MOE will ensure that the schools are safe and conducive to continue the education of these children. If the schools cannot continue to function as usual due to prolonged flood, MOE will switch to Teaching and Learning at Home (PdPR).
"At the same time, the State Education Department and the District Education Office will mobilise the Smart Support Team and Academic Support Team to help students in counselling and learning," she said.
Commenting on the issue of vaping and smoking among school students, she said MOE is committed to efforts to curb the habit among students.
She added that students who are caught smoking or vaping will be have their names recorded in the Student Identity System (SSDM) for intervention by guidance and counseling teachers.
— Bernama
