DENGKIL: A second Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination session for flood-affected candidates is unnecessary, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
As of yesterday, 99 percent of the SPM candidates were present for the Bahasa Melayu oral test, and the ministry was satisfied with the Op Payung initiative in ensuring that the examination could still be held during the monsoon season, she said.
She said the ministry is focusing on preparing for the second wave of flood expected next week.
"So, as of today, we're satisfied with the implementation (Op Payung) following the first phase of relocation, the second phase of counselling, and from the first day until today, the third day, our children have been performing very well in their oral examination tests.
"We're currently identifying those who could not sit (for the exam), and we will bring them to the sessions until Dec 5.
"Therefore, the issue of a second session does not arise, as we're able to manage everything so far based on the circumstances, the situation, and the capabilities of our officers and agencies to ensure everything runs smoothly," Fadhlina said after officiating the groundbreaking ceremony for two public schools in Bandar Gamuda Cove.
Also present were her deputy Wong Kah Woh and Selangor Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin.
Previously, Putrajaya member of parliament and former Education Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin called on the government to hold a second SPM examination session for candidates affected by the floods.
His statement followed his successor's announcement that SPM candidates affected by the floods would be relocated to hostels or alternative examination centres to ensure they could sit for their exams as scheduled.