PUTRAJAYA: A total of 395,870 candidates have registered for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2023 examination at 3,340 examination centres nationwide.
In a statement yesterday, the Education Ministry said 129,635 invigilators had been appointed to ensure the smooth management of the examination.
It reminded all candidates to refer to the examination timetable to obtain information on the date, time, code and examination paper as well as instructions.
The examination timetable can be downloaded from the Examinations Syndicate (LP) website via the link lp.moe.gov.my.
Candidates are also reminded to bring identification documents and Examination Registration Statements to the examination centre and to comply with standard operating procedures and rules.
“All 2023 SPM examination candidates are advised to inform the school or the state Education Department (JPN) immediately if they are unable to attend the designated examination centre or any nearby examination centre due to a disaster,” said the statement, Bernama reported.
“Candidates can also contact the examination room hotline provided at LP and JPN headquarters nationwide.”
According to the statement, MOE is ready with the proper mechanisms and measures including cooperating with other relevant government agencies in facing potential disasters, including floods, during the examination.
“The ministry also hopes that all candidates will be in good health to sit for the exam,” it said.