Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang and Penang schools resume Oct 19, masks encouraged

Educational institutions under the Ministry of Education in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang, and Penang are set to reopen, with specific measures in place due to ongoing haze conditions.

Selangor schools must suspend outdoor activities, and parents can opt not to send their children to school if concerned about health.

Negeri Sembilan has postponed exams, and various regions are urged to monitor the Air Pollutant Index closely, relying on official channels for updates.

In Penang, students are encouraged to wear face masks, and schools must ensure a sufficient supply of drinking water.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang, and Penang will reopen and resume normal operations tomorrow.

In SELANGOR, the State Education Department (JPN) said that outdoor activities are to be suspended, and students attending school are encouraged to wear face masks.

School administrators are required to continuously monitor the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings and pay special attention to high-risk students.

“Parents or guardians who are concerned about their children’s health may choose not to send them to school, provided that they notify the school,” the statement read.

The Selangor Education Department also advised all relevant parties to rely solely on official channels or the schools themselves to obtain accurate and up-to-date information.

In NEGERI SEMBILAN, the State Education Department has announced that the End-of-Academic-Session Examinations (UASA) scheduled for this period must be postponed and rescheduled by the respective schools, in light of the haze currently affecting the country.

“This directive also applies to all internal examinations conducted by the schools. All outdoor activities must be halted if the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading exceeds 100,” the statement read.

In MELAKA, the State Education Department (JPN) said that school administrators must continuously monitor the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings provided by the Department of Environment (DOE) and pay special attention to high-risk students.

The Melaka JPN also advised parents, guardians, and the school community to regularly check official communication channels, either the Melaka JPN or the respective schools, to obtain accurate and up-to-date information.

Meanwhile, in PAHANG, the State Education Department (JPN) said that all schools in the Bentong district will continue to operate as usual. However, all outdoor activities are to be postponed until further notice.

All schools in other districts are operating as usual.

“Any changes regarding school operations will be announced through the official channels of the Pahang State Education Department (JPN Pahang) and the respective District Education Offices (PPD),” the statement added.

A similar situation was also reported in Penang, where the Penang Education Department (JPNPP) issued a statement encouraging students to wear face masks and stay well-hydrated, while also requesting that schools ensure an adequate supply of drinking water.

“The JPNPP will continue to monitor air quality developments to ensure that the safety, health, and well-being of students and the educational community remain a top priority,” it stated. — Bernama

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由于持续的雾霾天气，雪兰莪州、森美兰州、马六甲州、彭亨州和槟城州的教育部下属教育机构将重新开放，并采取具体措施。

雪兰莪州学校必须暂停户外活动，家长如果担心孩子健康，可以选择不送孩子上学。

森美兰州已推迟考试，并敦促各地区密切关注空气污染指数，依靠官方渠道获取最新消息。

在槟城，学校鼓励学生佩戴口罩，并要求学校确保充足的饮用水供应。

吉隆坡，10月18日——教育部（MOE）旗下雪兰莪、森美兰、马六甲、彭亨和槟城的教育机构将于明天重新开放并恢复正常运作。

雪兰莪州教育局表示，将暂停所有户外活动，并鼓励学生在校期间佩戴口罩。

学校管理人员必须持续监测空气污染指数（API）读数，并特别关注高风险学生。

声明中写道：“如果家长或监护人担心孩子的健康，可以选择不送孩子上学，但前提是他们要通知学校。”

雪兰莪州教育局也建议所有相关方仅依赖官方渠道或学校本身来获取准确和最新的信息。

森美兰州教育厅宣布，鉴于目前影响全国的雾霾天气，原定于此期间举行的学年结束考试（UASA）必须由各学校推迟并重新安排。

声明中写道：“这项指令也适用于学校进行的所有内部考试。如果空气污染指数（API）读数超过100，所有户外活动都必须停止。”

马六甲州教育局表示，学校管理人员必须持续监测环境部提供的空气污染指数（API）读数，并特别关注高风险学生。

马六甲JPN还建议家长、监护人和学校社区定期查看官方通讯渠道，无论是马六甲JPN还是相关学校，以获取准确和最新的信息。

与此同时，彭亨州教育局表示，文冬县所有学校将继续照常上课。但所有户外活动将推迟举行，具体时间另行通知。

其他地区的学校均照常运转。

声明还补充道：“任何有关学校运营的变更都将通过彭亨州教育局（JPN Pahang）和各区教育局（PPD）的官方渠道公布。”

槟城也出现了类似的情况，槟城教育局 (JPNPP) 发表声明，鼓励学生佩戴口罩并保持充足的水分，同时要求学校确保充足的饮用水供应。

“JPNPP将继续监测空气质量变化，以确保学生和教育界的安全、健康和福祉始终是重中之重。”声明中写道。——马新社

霹雳州因季风季节将于11月2日至1月17日关闭所有森林保护区的远足步道。

全国雾霾加剧，26个地区的空气污染指数（API）超过150，巴西古当地区最为严重，达到182。

法米确认希望联盟的审查工作已完成，马六甲候选人将签署保证书，并需缴纳1000万令吉的罚款。