The tests are critical to landing coveted spots at China's top universities.

Debate will also continue on the Control of Tobacco Products and Smoking Bill 2022 along with several others.

They say many issues should be addressed before such a move is made, and that the unexpected announcement may have wasted the time and money spent on preparing for the exam this year.

Candidates only need to inform their schools and submit supporting documents including a copy of their MySejahtera status.

Radzi Jidin also says talks will be held with the EC on the use of secondary schools in Johor as polling centres during the SPM season.

This is on condition that the school in question has achieved a full vaccination rate of 90% or more.

At least 25 students had bought these flip-flops from a gang for US$8,100 per pair.

The regulations also limit exams in other years of compulsory education to once a term, with mid-term and mock examinations allowed in junior high school.

Educationists say it is difficult to change the school calendar in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The goal of enabling all children to receive quality education relies on the whole school community.

The national average grade improved to 4.80 compared to 4.86 in 2019.

They say the education ministry must provide clear communication to address the concerns raised by parents and teachers about the way forward without the Standard Six exam.