School cross-country run followed guidelines, says Education DG

[ GUA MUSANG: The recent cross-country event organised by Sekolah Menengah Sains Tuanku Jaafar in Kuala Pilah, Negri Sembilan followed existing guidelines, said Education director-general Azman Adnan. He said there is no question of holding the school administrator accountable, despite the unfortunate incident of a student collapsing during the event. The 14-year-old student collapsed and … Read more

Ministry: Schools must abide by outdoor activity rules

[ SEREMBAN: All schools and colleges have been reminded to follow the guidelines on outdoor activities following the recent death of a 14-year-old who collapsed and later died after participating in a cross country run. The Education Ministry said all institutions under its purview must follow these guidelines as the government was committed to student … Read more

Give priority to students’ health before conducting outdoor activities, says Dr Dzul

[ MUAR: Parents and teachers need to be aware of students’ health conditions before they undertake any outdoor activities, including cross-country races, given the current hot weather. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this is important to protect children or students from any potential risks, especially during their involvement in extracurricular activities. “This … Read more