by FARAH SOLHI
PUBLIC and private institutions of higher learning (IPTs) are allowed to conduct teaching and learning (PdP) sessions either online or in person during the 46th ASEAN Summit.
In a statement, the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) said IPTs have been advised to check the location, timing and duration of affected routes from May 26 to 28 to ensure the institutions’ staff and students are not affected by traffic congestions or road closures.
“Students and staff who are affected by road closure can get in touch with their respective higher education institution for more information.
“The ministry is confident that this PdP will make it easier for those affected to plan their journey and at the same time ensure the learning sessions can run smoothly,” said the statement.
On May 19, Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said six major highways and 25 main roads, particularly those leading to Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), hotels, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Subang Airport and Istana Negara will be closed between May 23 and 28 in conjunction with the Summit.
On the same day, the Education Ministry (MOE) permitted 71 schools in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur to implement home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) from May 26 until 28.
This is to ensure that the students’ learning sessions are not disrupted, having taken into account the road closures and security measures in place during the Summit.
The Summit, taking place from May 22 to 27, will feature meetings at the senior official, ministerial and head of government levels.
Apart from the summit, there will also be two high-level meetings scheduled: The second ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit.
Malaysia assumes the chairmanship this year for the fifth time, with the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” reflecting the nation’s aspiration to shape a united and prosperous ASEAN.
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