PETALING JAYA: All educational institutions under the Education Ministry have been instructed to expedite preparations and implement measures to cope with the hot weather when schools reopen after the Term 1 holidays next week. The ministry said institutions must give special consideration to allowing students, teachers and staff to wear modest sportswear during hot weather, based on the needs and current situation at their respective institutions. Students living in dormitories must be provided with drinking water if the situation is critical and there are no other available sources. Institutions must also remain vigilant and work closely with nearby clinics and hospitals in case any complications arise among students due to the hot weather. “All educational institutions under the Education Ministry must be aware of the current hot weather conditions in their respective areas and comply with the guidelines that have been set,” it said in a statement on Wednesday (March 25).

Source: The Star March 25, 2026 09:20 UTC