GOPENG: Schools may advise students to bring their own water bottles during the current hot weather, but there will be no blanket directive making it compulsory nationwide, says the Education Ministry. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said principals and headmasters are best placed to decide what is suitable for their students, taking into account differing conditions. “Whether during hot weather or not, drinking sufficient water is a basic necessity for everyone,” he said. On the broader situation, Wong said the ministry remains committed to safeguarding students’ health and comfort amid rising temperatures, noting that hot weather is a recurring annual challenge for schools nationwide. Wong added that if temperatures exceed 37°C for three consecutive days, the Malaysian Meteorological Department may declare a heatwave.

Source: The Star March 27, 2026 16:06 UTC