REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, PADANG -- Teaching and learning activities in several areas in West Sumatra have been affected due to a delay in the distribution of books outlined for the 2013 curriculum.

"The problem is that we have not received the handbooks. Teachers are finding it difficult to teach," Head of Mentawai Islands Education Department Sumarno stated here on Monday.

He had placed an order for the handbooks in July, but unfortunately, they are yet to arrive.

Therefore, the teachers have started using traditional teaching materials that they were provided during their training.