Teachers upset as Selangor Sept 1 holiday falls during school break
SELANGOR’S state decision to declare September 1 a special holiday has sparked debate among residents, with teachers questioning the benefit of the announcement as the date falls within the state’s existing school holiday. Under the Education Ministr...
Teachers in Selangor have expressed disappointment over the state's decision to declare September 1 a special holiday, as the date falls within the existing school break. The Education Ministry's 2026 Academic Calendar in Group B states that Selangor is on its second-term school holiday from August 29 to September 6, with schools reopening on September 7.
This overlap leaves teachers with no additional day off, as they are already on holiday. Some teachers have criticized the choice of date, suggesting that Wednesday or Friday would have been better alternatives to extend the holiday period and benefit both educators and working parents. Despite this criticism, the special holiday announcement highlights the impact of state-declared holidays on different sectors, as working parents may also appreciate the extra day off to spend more time with their children during school breaks.
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