KUALA TERENGGANU, Apr 24 — All schools in Terengganu have been instructed to suspend outdoor activities due to the current hot and dry weather.
Terengganu State Education Department (JPNT) director Kamsah@Kamal Mohamed said the notification had been issued to all schools in the state and took effect from April 20.
“All outdoor activities have been cancelled, including water-based activities, but indoor activities are permitted. All other activities such as the 1 Student 1 Sport programme, uniformed units, clubs and associations, sports and games are also suspended.
“This decision was made to ease the current situation and ensure safety, as student safety is a priority that cannot be compromised.
“So, starting from April 20, JPNT has enforced the suspension of all outdoor activities. Likewise, assemblies are only allowed in the early morning. If there are other programmes in the afternoon, they must be postponed,” he said when contacted today.
Meanwhile, he said fires that occurred, especially in Kuala Nerus, as well as haze caused by the incidents, are being closely monitored by JPNT.
“I have contacted the State Health deputy director and the District Health Office (PKD) to seek advice on the current situation.
“Posters related to preventive measures have also been distributed to all schools. For now, there is no need to implement home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) as the Department of Environment and PKD have informed that the situation is under control,” he said.
He added that any further instructions will be communicated from time to time in line with guidelines issued by the Education Ministry to state education departments, district education offices and schools.
