KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Educational institutions under the Education Ministry in Perlis, Perak, Penang, Sabah and Kedah will resume operations on Nov 21 and 22, in accordance with the regulations stipulated under Phase Four of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).

       In Kedah, schools will reopen on Nov 21, and on Nov 22 for schools in Perak, Perlis, Penang and Sabah.

       MOE said that it involves the attendance of Year 1 to Year 6 students in primary schools, as well as those in remove classes and Form 1 to Form 4 in secondary schools.

       "Educational institutions under the MOE also refer to private educational institutions registered under the MOE for the school and centre categories," it said in a statement Monday (Nov 8).

       "MOE recommends for the ruling to also apply to all educational institutions not registered with the ministry, including educational institutions under state governments," it said.

       On Nov 5, Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein announced that five states, namely, Perlis, Perak, Penang, Sabah and Kedah would move from Phase Three to Phase Four of the NRP effective Monday. – Bernama