KOTA KINABALU: Twenty-two schools in Kota Marudu and Pitas have been closed due to floods in the area.
State Education director Datuk Maimunah Suhaibul said the closure affects more than 6,000 students.
The schools in Kota Marudu are SK Langkon, SK Masalog, SK Ranau, SK Tumundu Salimandut, SK Pekan Kota Marudu, SK Mengaris, SK Mangaris, SK Koromoko, SJKC Khoi Ming, SK Tandek, SK Ongkilan, SK Timbang Batu, SK Temuno Teringai Data, SK Talantang, SK Bintasan and SMK Langkon.
The schools in Pitas are SK Pandan Mandamai, SK Pinapak, SK Mandurian, SK Nibang and SK Dandun.