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The new school year for 2021 will begin on 20^th January; much later than the usual date that begins on the first week of January. The delay in the new school year is largely due to the pandemic that we’re currently facing.

Education Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin said the delay in year-end examinations, as well as the short year-end school breaks are among the considerations taken in the new school year.

Depending on States, the year-end school holidays were initially scheduled for Dec 18 till Dec 31.

Year-end holidays for schools in Johor, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu have been reduced from 42 days to 14 days, while schools in Melaka, Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya will have a 13-day holiday.

The senior minister said that the ministry had to take the Covid-19 pandemic into account while planning the school calendar, adding that it would take more than one year for things to return to normal.

“Many were unhappy when the announcement that school breaks were cut short this year was made.” The minister said

“[The] Ministry was worried that students would not be able to grasp the syllabus for this year and will face challenges next year. If they are unable to understand what they have learnt this year, they may not be too motivated because they may feel left out “, said the education minister.

We at RAAGA are sending out love to all the hard working teachers that are working around the clock to keep our young safe and educated! A job well done!

Info via The Star

Written by Thineshkan