GEORGE TOWN: Schools in Penang will not close on Friday despite the massive floods that hit the state. "We understand that some schools were affected by the floods and there might be some teachers or students who could not attend classes," he said on Friday. Checks at several schools in Penang revealed that parents had trouble picking up their children who are in the morning session. She said that although it was an emergency, the school has no authority to close it. Related stories:Over 100 homes flooded, cars seen floating in PenangPenang floods: Factory worker feared drowned after returning from workPenang floods: Landslips near Air Itam dam

Source: The Star September 15, 2017 05:48 UTC