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First day of SPM kicks off smoothly

Feb 22, 2021

The Education Ministry says the first day of the SPM and SVM , kicked off smoothly today. 

Its Minister said this while visiting a school in Selangor to ensure that SOPs are being followed, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

This, as more than 400,000 students nationwide sat for their SPM examinations today, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Separately, the Education Ministry will hold talks with the relevant agencies, to ensure that some teachers are immunised in the first phase of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Plan.

It says priority will be given to those at risk of getting severe complications from the coronavirus.

The first phase of the immunisation program will roll out on Wednesday.

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Only 2,100 new COVID-19 cases today

The number of recovered COVID-19 patients exceeded the number of new infections today. 

The Health Ministry says 3,414 patients were released from hospital, compared to 2,192 cases. 

Selangor recorded the highest number of infections, followed by KL, and Sarawak. 

Meanwhile, the death toll has risen 1,062, after 6 more patients died due to the virus.

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You are not required to hand over your phone number if stopped by cops



Police officers have the right to ask you for your identification documents such as your IC or driver's license, if you're stopped at a roadblock.

However, Dr Farah Nini Dusuki, a senior law lecturer from UM, told us this doesn't include your personal telephone number…

“You don't have to give your phone number because there is no reason, you can ask, why is it that your phone number is required because your phone number will only be required for example if you are in the process of being investigated for a particular crime.”

This comes after a viral claim alleged that a cop forced an individual to give up their phone number while at a roadblock earlier this month.