PETALING JAYA – Students and teachers in all schools and institutions under Malaysia’s Education Ministry (MOE) can attend classes in appropriate casual wear and sports attire during
According to the Guidelines for the Closure of Educational Institutions under the MOE during the Hot Weather dated April 28, 2023, schools are allowed to close if the hot weather is at level two warning with temperatures exceeding 37 deg C for three consecutive days.
Among the outdoor activities that are not suitable to be carried out during this time are cross-country running, camping, parades, sports and agriculture. “The elderly are more at risk because they usually have various diseases that make them more sensitive, and their mechanism of sweat production or body temperature control is no longer efficient,” she said on Bernama Radio’s Jendela Fikir programme on Wednesday.According to Dr Norlen, heat stroke is a medical emergency that can happen quickly.
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