There are no plans to re-introduce home-based teaching and learning for government schools.

This, despite the civil service currently looking at ways to cut operational costs amid the global energy crisis.

The Education Minister explains that remote lessons can have a significant negative impact on students and the learning process, as was seen during the Covid pandemic.

This is why she says in-person classes will continue as usual.

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The government has spoken to airlines to increase domestic flight capacity ahead of Hari Raya. 

This is to ensure there are sufficient places to accommodate the expected surge in demand during the Balik Kampung exodus.

The Transport Ministry also says there’ve been no domestic flights cancelled as a result of the West Asian conflict, saying all cancelations so far only involve at-risk overseas routes.

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In a related development… 

Selangor police have mobilized more than 500 officers and personnel to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety across the state during the holiday break.

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Speaking of Raya…the Met Department has forecast clear skies in the morning for most states during Aidilfitri although several areas nationwide will experience wet weather in the afternoon and night.

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In other news…

The Transport Ministry is proposing amending our existing laws to impose harsher punishment on those found guilty of cable theft, especially those involving public transport systems like the MRT.

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The government is looking to recruit retired military personnel to work as haulage truck drivers, to address the labour shortage in the port logistics sector.

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And, The Foreign Ministry says all Malaysians who were earlier stranded by the conflict in West Asia have now been safely repatriated.