PHNOM PENH: Ministry of Education spokesman, Ros Soveacha has told EAC News that the ministry has decided to set 27 December as the date for the high school exam. It was moved 21 days from the previous schedule.

During the inspection and inauguration of the ASEAN Economic Research Institute of the National University of Managementon Wednesday afternoon, the Minister of Education, Youth and Sports,Hang Chuon Naron, has said that the high school exam will be postponed to allow more time for students' preparation.

Speaking at the Peace Palace on Monday, Prime Minister Hun Sen, has stated that he would not cancel the high school exam this year like in 2020, while urging 12th graders to study hard to get good results in the exam.