Floods: SPM Oral Exam to proceed as scheduled - Fadhlina

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry (MOE) will proceed with the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Malay Language oral examination in all flood-affected states, including Kelantan, Terengganu and Kedah, as scheduled from tomorrow until Thursday (Dec 5), following advice from the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA).

Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the decision was also based on forecasts from the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) regarding the Northeast Monsoon (MTL) situation, which is expected to persist until February 2025.

"MOE is prepared to conduct examinations during flood situations based on the Ops Payung standard operating procedures (SOP) and the MTL Action Plan.

"MOE is also collaborating with agencies such as NADMA, the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and the Civil Defence Force (APM) to ensure the smooth conduct of the SPM examinations," she said at a special press conference on the ministry's flood management and SPM examination preparations today.

According to Fadhlina, 5,377 SPM candidates were identified as being affected by floods in three states: 3,111 candidates in Kelantan, 1,734 in Terengganu and 532 in Kedah.