KLUANG: The Education Ministry has a standard operating procedure (SOP) with regard to schools that have been turned into relief centres, if the flood season continues into the new school session.
Education minister Dr Maszlee Malik (pix) said the ministry would follow the existing SOP if floods continued to hit some states as the new school session is scheduled to begin in two weeks.
“Schools have their own SOP on how to face a flood situation so that the learning session is not disrupted,” he told reporters after visiting the flood relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Linau, Simpang Renggam, near here, today.
In the morning, Maszlee visited Dewan Parit Hassan and Balai Islam Kampung Parit Haji Basri, which are also flood relief centres in the Simpang Renggam area.
His evening schedule is to visit Dewan Ithnin Maarof, Balai Raya Parit Haji Hashim, Balai Raya Kampung Paya Palembang, Balai Islam Masjid Kampung Batu, SK Sri Maju Jaya, Balai Islam Kampung Jaya Sepakat, Sekolah Agama Layang-Layang and SK Seri Kampung Renggam.
When asked to comment on the flood situation in his constituency, the Simpang Renggam MP said he was satisfied with the cooperation of all parties concerned in looking after the welfare of flood victims at the relief centres.
He said it would also be ensured that the area’s drainage system, which had often been affected by floods, would be cleaned up as the issue of garbage had always been linked to the problem.
“Starting next year, we will be collaborating with the Department of Drainage and Irrigation to overcome this flood problem.
“We will also ensure that the rivers and drains in the Simpang Renggam area will be cleared of garbage to prevent blockage,” he added. - Bernama
