The cabinet has agreed to set Aug 16 and 17 as replacement school holidays in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri which is expected to fall on Aug 19.

The decision was made at Wednesday’s cabinet meeting, according to a statement issued by the Education Ministry today.

“All parties will therefore have sufficient time to plan for their trip home and avoid traffic congestion,” it said.

It also said the ministry will let schools apply for the replacement holidays through their respective registrar.

The ministry has proposed that for coordination purposes, schools choose Sept 8 and 22, both of which fall on a Saturday to replace Aug 16 and 17 for the classes.     

“But the classes must be the normal full session,” it stressed.

- Bernama