PETALING JAYA: After being away from their families for almost a month, campus-bound students are hoping to see their loved ones soon.
They, however, want the government to come up with strict and competent standard operating procedure if they are allowed to return home.Universiti Malaya Students’ Union president Muhammad Haziq Azfar Ishak, 22, said preventive measures must be considered, such as temperature screening and ensuring social distancing in every aspect, especially if students use public transport.
International Islamic University Malaysia student Muhammad Yusuf Nazaruddin, 23, said in the event they were not allowed home, varsities must double their efforts in ensuring that students were in good mental health.“I miss home. My roommates managed to return home before the MCO was enforced, and I can’t stay locked in here anymore.
“There must be controlled departures to avoid bottlenecks and try to ensure an organised transport system to bring students back to their hometowns.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Students at local campuses may be allowed to return, subject to strict SOPs, says Ismail SabriPETALING JAYA: The government may allow students stranded in campuses to return home.
Read more »
Govt mulls allowing students to return home pending SOPSome 100,000 students have been forced to stay on campus since the MCO began. FMTNews Covid19 MCO Students
Read more »
Planning under way for students stuck on campus to go home, says Ismail Sabri | The Malaysian InsightGovt agencies working out how to safely move 100,000 people out of the universities.
Read more »
Doctors group tells how stranded varsity students can go home safelyThe Malaysian Public Health Physicians’ Association submits step-by-step guide to the authorities which will enable students on campuses to return home while ensuring their safety and that of others. FMTNews Student Covid19
Read more »
Don’t make ‘same mistake’ and allow students to rush home, says health D-G | The Malaysian InsightDr Noor Hisham Abdullah says there should be scheduled planning for students to return to their hometowns.
Read more »