Deepavali: Higher Education Ministry allows online or hybrid classes from Nov 5 to 13

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 30 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) has allowed online or hybrid Teaching and Learning (PdP) sessions to be conducted at public higher education institutions from November 5 to 13 in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration on November 8.

In a statement today, MOHE said the arrangement was to enable Hindu students and teaching staff at all public universities, polytechnics and community colleges to return to their hometowns and spend time with their families during the festival.

“However, its implementation is subject to the suitability and requirements of the academic programmes at the respective institutions to ensure that teaching and learning processes run smoothly and academic activities are not disrupted,” the statement said.

It said the initiative reflected MOHE’s concern for the welfare of the higher education community, while also celebrating the cultural and religious diversity that forms the foundation of harmony in Malaysia’s multiracial society.

The ministry also extended its Deepavali greetings to all Hindu students, academic staff, ministry personnel and Malaysians.

“May this Festival of Lights bring happiness, peace and prosperity to everyone,” MOHE said. — Bernama

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布城，10 月 30 日讯——高等教育部已允许公立高等教育机构在 11 月 5 日至 13 日期间开展线上或混合式教学活动，以配合 11 月 8 日的屠妖节庆祝活动。

印度高等教育部今天发表声明称，这项安排是为了让所有公立大学、理工学院和社区学院的印度教学生和教职员工能够在节日期间返回家乡与家人团聚。

声明称：“然而，其具体实施取决于各院校学术课程的适宜性和要求，以确保教学过程顺利进行，学术活动不受影响。”

该部门表示，这项举措体现了高等教育部对高等教育界福祉的关注，同时也颂扬了构成马来西亚多元种族社会和谐基础的文化和宗教多样性。

该部还向所有印度教学生、教职员工、部内人员和马来西亚人民致以屠妖节的问候。

马来西亚高等教育部表示：“愿灯节为所有人带来幸福、和平与繁荣。”——马新社

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