A few days ago, Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon said that primary and secondary school students are allowed to return to school for face-to-face classes regardless of their vaccination status. On the other hand, colleges and universities, with assistance from the Higher Education Ministry, rolled up their sleeves to deny entry for students and staff without jabs. He said that the right of an individual to education is much more important in order to nurture future talent in this country. However, in order for Malaysia to bounce back from the pandemic, the SOPs need to remain consistent across the board to ensure that loopholes can be closed. Although the education sector is under the purview of two different ministers, nevertheless the SOPs being introduced and formulated should be consistent in order to ensure that every student receives quality education and prevent viral outbreaks in educational institutions.
