Haze: Schools remain open in six states, KL and Putrajaya tomorrow, outdoor activities halted

Schools in Melaka, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Pahang, and Penang, along with Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, will continue operations despite haze concerns, although outdoor activities are suspended due to elevated Air Pollutant Index (API) readings.

Internal exams are postponed per MOE guidance, and schools must monitor air quality closely.

Precautionary measures, like hydration and mask usage, are emphasized, with parents permitted to keep unwell children at home.

Decisions on school operations involve collaboration between MOE, MOH, and NRES, considering health risks and educational impacts, while Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah advocates for addressing haze effects collectively.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Schools in Melaka, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Pahang and Penang, as well as Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, will operate as usual tomorrow, with outdoor activities have been suspended due to the haze.

In NEGERI SEMBILAN, the state Education Department (JPNS) said in a statement today that all educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) would operate as usual. However, the Final Academic Session Exam (UASA) scheduled during this period must be postponed and rescheduled by the respective schools.

The postponement also applies to all internal school examinations, in line with the MOE’s statement dated October 15. All outdoor activities must be suspended if the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading exceeds 100.

In MELAKA, SELANGOR, PUTRAJAYA and KUALA LUMPUR, school administrators were instructed to monitor API readings issued by the Department of Environment and pay particular attention to pupils at higher risk.

In PAHANG, the state Education Department said schools in Rompin, Bentong and Cameron Highlands would operate tomorrow, but all outdoor activities would be suspended.

Schools in other districts would operate as usual, with any changes to be announced through the respective District Education Offices.

The PERAK Education Department urged everyone to remain alert to developments and heed the authorities’ advice on the haze.

In PENANG, the state Education Department encouraged pupils to drink sufficient water and instructed schools to ensure an adequate supply of drinking water.

Pupils and school staff are also encouraged to wear face masks as a precaution, particularly those experiencing respiratory symptoms or belonging to high-risk groups.

The education departments in Melaka, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak and Penang, as well as Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, have also given parents and guardians who are concerned about their children’s health the option of keeping them at home, provided they inform the school.

Earlier, Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said that decisions on school closures due to the haze were made jointly by the MOE, the Health Ministry (MOH) and the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES), based on the expertise of each ministry.

She said the decisions took into account air quality monitoring and the health risks to pupils, as well as the impact on learning if schools remained closed for too long.

Meanwhile, Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia has urged the government, private sector and local communities to take proactive, collective action to address the physical and psychological effects of haze on students and families.

Her Majesty stressed the importance of community cooperation to strengthen the effectiveness of home-based teaching and learning (PdPR), as well as developing long-term strategies to deal with the haze. — Bernama

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尽管存在雾霾问题，马六甲、雪兰莪、森美兰、霹雳、彭亨和槟城以及吉隆坡和布城的学校仍将继续运营，但由于空气污染物指数（API）读数升高，户外活动暂停。

根据教育部指导，校内考试延期举行，学校必须密切监测空气质量。

强调采取预防措施，例如多喝水和佩戴口罩，并允许家长让生病的孩子待在家中。

学校运营方面的决策需要教育部、卫生部和国家农村教育局之间的合作，同时要考虑健康风险和教育影响，而拉惹扎丽特·索菲亚王后则主张共同应对雾霾的影响。

吉隆坡，10月20日——马六甲、雪兰莪、森美兰、霹雳、彭亨和槟城，以及吉隆坡和布城的学校明天将照常上课，户外活动因雾霾而暂停。

森美兰州教育局今日发表声明称，州教育部下属所有教育机构将照常运作。但在此期间举行的期末考试（UASA）必须由各学校推迟并重新安排。

根据教育部10月15日发布的声明，所有校内考试也均延期举行。如果空气污染指数（API）读数超过100，所有户外活动必须暂停。

在马六甲、雪兰莪、布城和吉隆坡，学校管理人员被指示监测环境部发布的空气污染指数（API）读数，并特别关注高风险学生。

彭亨州教育局表示，罗宾、文冬和金马伦高原的学校明天照常上课，但所有户外活动都将暂停。

其他地区的学校将照常运作，任何变动都将通过各地区的教育局公布。

霹雳州教育局敦促所有人密切关注事态发展，并听从当局关于雾霾的建议。

在槟城，州教育局鼓励学生多喝水，并指示学校确保充足的饮用水供应。

学校鼓励学生和教职员工佩戴口罩以防万一，特别是那些出现呼吸道症状或属于高风险群体的人。

马六甲、雪兰莪、森美兰、霹雳和槟城以及吉隆坡和布城的教育部门也允许担心孩子健康的家长和监护人选择让孩子待在家中，前提是他们要通知学校。

此前，教育部长拿督斯里法德琳娜·西迪克表示，因雾霾而关闭学校的决定是由教育部、卫生部和自然资源及环境可持续发展部根据各部门的专业知识共同做出的。

她表示，这些决定考虑到了空气质量监测、学生的健康风险，以及学校长时间关闭对学习的影响。

与此同时，马来西亚王后拉惹扎丽特·索菲亚敦促政府、私营部门和当地社区采取积极主动的集体行动，以应对雾霾对学生和家庭造成的生理和心理影响。

女王陛下强调，社区合作对于加强居家教学和学习（PdPR）的有效性至关重要，同时也要制定应对雾霾的长期策略。——马新社

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