THE Ministry of Education (MOE) has identified 71 schools in Kuala Lumpur (KL) and Selangor that will be given permission to implement Teaching and Learning at Home (PdPR) from May 26 to 28, in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit.
The decision to permit these schools to implement PdPR takes into account road closures and security measures in place during the summit. This is to ensure that students’ learning is not disrupted.
Parents, guardians, students, teachers and school staff involved are advised to refer to the official channels of their respective schools to obtain further information regarding the implementation of PdPR.
“MOE is confident that the experience of implementing PdPR during the pandemic and disasters can ensure the continuity of the learning process and that the wellbeing of students, teachers and all school staff is main- tained,” the ministry said in a state- ment.
Recently, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the list of roads to be closed for the upcoming ASEAN Summit 2025 will be announced on May 20.
“During our last Cabinet meeting, the Communications Ministry was tasked with informing the public on the roads that will be used to avoid congestion,” he was reported as saying.
Meanwhile, Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Immigration Department are in the final phase of security preparations ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit.
Saifuddin Nasution said a total of 7,227 PDRM personnel will be deployed to ensure the safety and smooth movement of delegates, while more than 2,000 immigration personnel are on standby to ensure full compliance with immigration procedures.
“We want a seamless process when delegates arrive, not just in terms of passport and travel document checking, but also baggage handling.
“There must be no hiccups at all. The movement of people and goods, whether involving officers, senior officials, ministers or heads of state, must be completely smooth,” he said.
Several key entry points have been identified for the arrival of state guests, including the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Bunga Raya Complex and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, which are expected to receive several special flights.
Saifuddin Nasution said PDRM would oversee traffic control to ensure the smooth movement of official vehicles and foreign delegations, particularly with the presence of ASEAN leaders and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) representatives and the anticipated arrival of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
“A dry run will begin on May 20, PDRM will be deployed in advance,” he said.
He also said Prime Minister (PM) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had conducted a site visit to several key summit venues last week and was given a comprehensive briefing on the overall preparations, including security arrangements.
The 46th ASEAN Summit is expected to bring together leaders of the 10 member states to discuss regional issues, enhance economic cooperation, and advance the principles of inclusivity and sustainability.
Malaysia took over the ASEAN Chairmanship from Laos on Jan 1, 2025, with the theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability”, reflecting the nation’s aspiration to build a united and prosperous ASEAN.
This marks Malaysia’s fifth time chairing ASEAN, having previously held the role in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015.
The 46th ASEAN Summit will be held at the KL Convention Centre on May 26 and 27. Also scheduled are the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit and the ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Summit. — TMR
- This article first appeared in The Malaysian Reserve weekly print edition
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