Students must still stay put - minister

  • 4 years ago
Those still living in student accommodations are not allowed to return home, said Senior Minister (security cluster) Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

He said the cabinet had received a proposal from the Higher Education Ministry and it was currently being reviewed by the Health Ministry.

Ismail said if students were allowed to leave, even in stages, it would involve a large number.

"There are 80,000 students living in accommodations provided by private and public institutes of higher learning.