Reopening of schools: Between worry and relief

The reopening of schools was hotly debated online after the Education Ministry announced physical classroom sessions will take place effective March 1.

Social media platforms were inundated with responses, reactions, and queries by many, especially parents.

A poll carried out by Bernama on its official Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages offered netizens the opportunity to state their views and suggestions following the ministry’s latest announcement.

Viewers were asked to pick whether they felt ‘relieved’, ‘worried’, or ‘unsure’ about it.

Of the 905 who voted on Twitter, 43.2 percent were...