KUALA LUMPUR: Schools in Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Johor will reopen and operate as usual today, the Education Ministry said yesterday.
However, the ministry said in a statement that outdoor activities should be suspended until further notice from the ministry or if weather conditions improved.
It said the state Education Department, District Education Office and schools had been advised to monitor students’ health by providing drinking water.
“Schools should also encourage students to bring drinking water to school.
“Should there be complications due to the El Nino phenomenon, schools must contact the nearest clinic or hospital. In this case, the District Education Office should discuss measures to take with the district health officer to prevent untoward incidences.
“Schools must comply with circulars and notifications issued by the Education Ministry.”
The school session resumes today and tomorrow as the first term break ends.
In Kota Baru, Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said any decision to close schools had to be made by four ministries, including the Education Ministry, through a national-level committee. The three other ministries are the Health, Science, Technology and Innovation and Natural Resources and Environment ministries.