KUCHING: Five schools in four districts across Sarawak are still not allowed to operate on the first day of the school session 2025/2026 due to the flood situation that hit the districts earlier this month.
State Education Department (JPNS) director Omar Mahli said that although the flood situation in those districts is gradually improving, school operations cannot resume yet as the school equipment and facilities have been severely affected by the floods.
The schools that are still unable to operate are SK Kpg Klid, Dalat; SK St Luke Ng Baoh, also in Dalat; SK Kuala Kenyana, Mukah; SK Kuala Muput, Tatau; and SK Ulu Kabo, Saratok.
“However, for now, these schools are conducting home-based teaching and learning (PdPR), and teachers have also prepared learning materials for the students to ensure they do not fall behind.
“We hope that within this week, the cleaning, repairs, and procurement of chairs and desks will be completed so that they can return to school as usual next week,” he said.
He said this when speaking to reporters after visiting SK Jalan Haji Baki on the first day of the 2025/2026 Academic Session here today.
Meanwhile, Omar also said JPNS has identified damages reported by the affected schools.
“We have also allocated funds to the district education offices (PPD) to assist schools in repairing damaged chairs and desks.
“There are actually many other damages, but our priority is on chairs and desks first so that students can continue learning.
“At the same time, we will also carry out repair works from time to time,” he added.
As of the time of writing, the flood situation in Sarawak is gradually improving, with 80 temporary relief centers (PPS) fully closed.
However, three PPS centres for landslide victims are still active, with one in Sibu and two in Miri.
