King calls for schools to close if API stays above 150-180 for prolonged period

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim has urged the closure of schools in haze-affected areas in Malaysia if the Air Pollutant Index (API) exceeds 150 to 180 for extended periods, emphasizing the health and safety of students.

The King called on the Education Ministry to seriously address the situation and recommended that ministries take protective measures for vulnerable groups, including schoolchildren and those with respiratory issues.

The Sultan also advised wearing masks and reducing outdoor activities due to the poor air quality.

Recently, Johor closed schools for two days amid deteriorating conditions.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim has called for schools in haze-hit areas to close if Air Pollutant Index (API) readings go above a range of 150 to 180 for a prolonged period.

The King expressed concern over the health and safety of schoolchildren and students amid the haze affecting the country, urging the Education Ministry to give serious attention to the situation.

“Appropriate measures must be taken by the relevant ministries and agencies to protect schoolchildren and students, including senior citizens and patients with respiratory illnesses.

“Always take precautions to safeguard your health, including wearing face masks and reducing outdoor activities due to the haze,” His Majesty said.

Sultan Ibrahim stressed that the health and safety of schoolchildren and students must be given priority amid the deteriorating air quality.

Yesterday, Johor announced the closure of schools for two days on the decree of Tunku Mahkota Ismail, Regent of Johor, following worsening haze and air quality across the state.

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马来西亚最高元首苏丹易卜拉欣敦促，如果空气污染指数（API）长时间超过 150 至 180，则应关闭马来西亚受雾霾影响地区的学校，强调学生的健康和安全。

国王呼吁教育部认真对待这一情况，并建议各部委对包括学童和呼吸系统疾病患者在内的弱势群体采取保护措施。

由于空气质量差，苏丹还建议民众佩戴口罩并减少户外活动。

近日，由于天气状况恶化，柔佛州学校停课两天。

吉隆坡，10 月 8 日讯——最高元首苏丹依布拉欣呼吁，如果空气污染指数 (API) 读数长时间超过 150 至 180，受雾霾影响地区的学校应关闭。

国王对笼罩全国的雾霾天气中学生的健康和安全表示关切，敦促教育部高度重视这一情况。

“相关部委和机构必须采取适当措施，保护中小学生、学生以及老年人和呼吸系统疾病患者。

“务必采取预防措施保护自身健康，包括佩戴口罩，并因雾霾而减少户外活动，”陛下说。

苏丹易卜拉欣强调，在空气质量日益恶化的情况下，必须优先考虑学童和学生的健康和安全。

昨天，柔佛州宣布，由于全州雾霾和空气质量恶化，根据柔佛州摄政王东姑马哥打伊斯迈的法令，学校停课两天。

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