PUTRAJAYA: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination candidates in Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) areas must still sit for the examination which is scheduled to begin on Monday (Feb 22).
Education director-general Datuk Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim said only candidates who were confirmed positive COVID-19 or a close contact to a positive case were allowed not to be present at the examination centre.
However, she said the candidates must furnish proof from the doctor or the respective District Health offices.
“According to the guideline, only healthy candidates can be present. So, wherever the candidates are, either in the MCO, Conditional MCO or EMCO areas, they can sit for the examination as long as they are fit.
“If they are confirmed positive or close contacts, and are under quarantine, they cannot be present at the examination centre but after the quarantine period is over, they can go to the examination centre to sit for the paper which is still taking place.
“The ministry will reschedule the examination for the papers that the candidates have missed due to the quarantine order,” she said in an interview with Bernama, Utusan Malaysia and The Star on the Guidelines for School Management and Operations in New Norms 2.0 at the Ministry of Education (MOE), here yesterday.
According to MOE data, 401,105 candidates would be sitting for the SPM examination at 3,310 examination centres nationwide.
Of the total, 1,150 registered candidates would join to sit for the examination at other examination centres.
On the possibility of examination questions being leaked, Habibah said the issue would not arise as MOE would provide a different set of questions with the same standard and format.
In this regard, she hoped the SPM candidates and equivalent who would be sitting for the examination from Monday were prepared as it is an important examination.
-- BERNAMA
Bernama
Fri Feb 19 2021
Dr Habibah said only candidates who were confirmed positive COVID-19 or a close contact to a positive case were allowed not to be present at the examination centre. BERNAMApic
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on Budget 2025 optimism
The benchmark index, which opened 1.85 points higher at 1,643.29, moved between 1,641.71 and 1,649.31 throughout the trading session.
Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM
The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.