KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Public universities (UA) have their own autonomy in making decisions regarding postponement of classes following Covid-19 coronavirus infection.
said a similar move was taken by the UA when the country was hit by haze to ensure that the health of every university student was protected.
It is a precautionary measure in dealing with the spread of Covid-19 and preventing any infection at the university. "So far, we have not received any directive or advice from MOH to close down schools. This is because there are no confirmed Covid-19 positive students.
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