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PETALING JAYA: School students can wear black or white shoes when schools reopen next year, says the Ministry of Education.
In a circular dated December 7, the Director-General for Education, Datuk Dr. Habibah Abdul Rahim, said that this directive takes effect immediately.
He said black shoes will need to be paired with black socks and white shoes with white socks.
Shoes, he added, should be made of canvas or other breathable synthetic materials like nylon and polyester, with comfort, safety and health in mind.
“The Ministry of Education is always concerned about parents who want to support their children before the new school session begins.
“To make it easier for parents to meet these needs, a meeting decided that starting in 2021, all students can choose whether to wear black or white shoes and socks based on the color of the shoes,” he added.
Habibah also canceled an earlier circular dated November 20, 2018 that said all students must wear black shoes to school starting in 2021.
In July 2018, former Education Minister Dr. Maszlee Malik announced the black shoe ruling during an education forum in Sinar Harian.
He said all schools were allowed a one-year grace period to allow students to adjust and get used to the new regulation.
However, Dr. Maszlee’s announcement received backlash from various parties, with many saying it was a “hasty” decision.
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