ALOR SETAR: The return to home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) amid the ongoing heatwave has brought back memories of the Covid-19 pandemic. “Fortunately, my wife is not working, so I just need to set up the laptop for my son to continue his lessons. “It’s a bit difficult because I lose income, but my child’s safety is more important in this hot wea­ther. Factory worker Mohd Faizal, 38, said PdPR, while necessary due to the hot weather, posed challenges for working parents. The schedule may be extended if the hot weather continues.

Source: The Star March 30, 2026 14:39 UTC