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Schools authorised to close if air pollution index exceeds 200 | Scoop
Education Ministry guidelines stipulate that if air pollution index readings surpass 100, outdoor activities at schools must be suspended, and if the reading exceeds 200, schools should close, with learning transitioning to online platforms. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic, October 7, 2023
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Schools authorised to close if air pollution index exceeds 200

No need for approval, but must notify district education office of decision, says deputy education minister

Bernama
Updated
1:08 PM MYT

 

GEORGE TOWN – Schools in areas with an air pollution index (AIP) reading of more than 200 can be closed immediately without waiting for the approval of the district education office.

Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying said all heads of schools were reminded to always monitor the API reading in their own areas through the Environment Department’s website.

“According to the MoE guidelines on haze management, if the API reading exceeds 100, no outdoor activities can be carried out at schools, and if it exceeds 200, schools will be closed and learning must be done online.

“The school does not need to wait for approval but needs to inform the district education office,” she told a press conference after visiting Chew Jetty here today.

She advised students to wear face masks while in school and drink plenty of water.

Lim also advised parents to always check their children’s health and reduce outdoor activities due to poor air quality.

Meanwhile, Penang Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Daniel Gooi said as of 9am, three of the four API reading stations in the state recorded very good air quality. – October 7, 2023

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