Article: Smooth sailing on first day of school


New Straits Times
01-07-2003
Smooth sailing on first day of school
Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2*
Section: Nation

KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. - First day of school went on smoothly nationwide with the majority of Standard One pupils undergoing orientation and taking to school quite naturally.

Major roads in the city were jammed as eager parents shuttled their children to and from school.
Schools nationwide reported a general readiness in the implementation of the new Science and Mathematics syllabus in English.

Telephone hotlines have also been set up by State Education Departments in Penang (04-2630767) and Johor Baru (07-2361633) to handle any queries.

There were delays at some schools in getting ...

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