The Malaysian Ministry of Education (KPM) has announced that afternoon school sessions will conclude earlier throughout the month of Ramadan.
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According to Berita Harian, this adjustment applies to schools with Muslim students and teachers. Schools in Peninsular Malaysia will end their afternoon sessions as early as 5:30pm, while in Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan, afternoon classes will finish at 5:00pm. Morning school sessions, however, will continue as usual.
"KPM has established this schedule to ensure smooth school operations while allowing Muslim students and teachers to observe their religious practices comfortably during Ramadan," the ministry stated.
The ministry also addressed misinformation circulating on social media regarding school operations during Ramadan, warning the public against sharing unverified claims.
Additionally, KPM clarified that government and government-assisted schools under its jurisdiction will operate as usual throughout Ramadan, in line with Surat Siaran KPM Bilangan 3 Tahun 2022, which remains in effect.
Pengoperasian sekolah dalam bulan Ramadan akan berlangsung sama seperti dalam surat siaran sedia ada dan seperti tahun sebelum ini.
Posted by Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia on Monday 17 February 2025
State Education Department Directors and other relevant officials have been instructed to remind school principals and headteachers to comply with the directive.
KPM also urged the public to rely on official ministry sources for accurate information and to remain cautious of misleading social media posts intended to cause confusion.
