To avoid health difficulties, students, teachers, and members of the implementation group in all educational institutions under the Education Ministry (MOE) have been given special authorisation to wear proper sports attire during the current hot weather.
The ministry stated in a statement that neckties are not required for children wearing school uniforms.
“Schools are urged to constantly monitor the weather conditions so that immediate action can be taken to safeguard the welfare, health and safety of students, teachers and members of the implementing group.
“This phenomenon is climate variability that occurs irregularly. The hot weather conditions can trigger a heatwave that is harmful to health,” it said.
Schools are authorised to close if the hot weather is at level two warning with temperatures surpassing 37 degrees Celsius for three consecutive days, according to the Guidelines for the Closure of Educational Institutions under the MOE During the Hot Weather dated 28 April 2023.
If the Malaysian Meteorological Department declares a heatwave in their area, educational institutions, including schools, are also permitted to close.
All outdoor activities involving students, professors, and lecturers must be halted if the heat index exceeds level one, with the peak temperature reaching 35 to 37 degrees Celsius for three consecutive days, according to the instructions.
Cross-country running, camping, parades, sports, and agriculture are among the outdoor activities that are not permitted at that time.
