School assessment postponed as haze sparks MOE move to prioritise student health and safety

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — The Ministry of Education has decided to postpone the End-of-Academic-Session Assessment, originally scheduled for next week, due to the haze currently impacting the nation. This decision came after taking into account the worries of parents and guardians concerning the well-being of their children, particularly those required to attend school for the assessment.

The Ministry stated that schools are given the flexibility to reschedule the assessment dates as the UASA is a school-based evaluation. A new schedule will be communicated to parents and guardians subsequently. The Ministry acknowledged the challenging position parents find themselves in, balancing their children's health with the necessity to ensure they do not miss the assessment.

They understood the dilemma faced by parents and guardians, who wish to protect their children’s health while also being concerned about missing the assessment if absent. The Ministry stressed that the health and safety of students are the utmost priority, while also ensuring the assessment process can be conducted smoothly.