Education Ministry ensures SPM candidates can sit exams safely during floods with alternative centres, special transport and temporary accommodation.
KENINGAU: The Ministry of Education is on high alert to ensure all Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia candidates can sit for their examinations safely and orderly despite ongoing floods.
Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry would not allow any candidates to miss examinations due to disasters like floods, landslides or extreme weather.
“Student attendance is a priority to ensure the smooth running of the SPM examination,” she told reporters after observing the first exam day at SMK Keningau.
Some 413,000 students nationwide are scheduled to sit for the examinations starting today.
Fadhlina acknowledged flood challenges in some states but confirmed all preparations were running smoothly with agency cooperation.
The ministry has implemented immediate measures including alternative examination centres, special transport arrangements and temporary accommodation for flood-affected students.
The MOE through State and District Education Offices is closely monitoring school conditions to ensure examination hall safety.
Sabah State Education director Datuk Raisin Saidin said teachers and volunteers were on standby to ensure smooth examination conduct during disasters.
“Out of 3,482 staff appointed, 732 are volunteers complying with Examination Board guidelines requiring 21% volunteer staff,” he said.
The examination involves 232 special needs students with all support facilities provided for their comfort.
The SPM 2025 written examination began today with Bahasa Melayu Paper 1 at 8.15am.
It continued with Pendidikan Seni Visual – Teori Seni Paper 1 at 11.45am and Bahasa Melayu Paper 2 at 2.30pm.
