Haze: Schools in KL, Putrajaya and five states to open tomorrow, outdoor activities suspended

Schools in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang, and Penang will operate as usual tomorrow, but outdoor activities are postponed due to haze.

Students, especially those at high risk, are advised to wear face masks, and the End-of-Academic-Session Assessments (UASA) are postponed.

Parents may keep children home if concerned about health, provided the school is informed.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Schools in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang, and Penang, will operate as usual tomorrow; however, all outdoor activities have been postponed due to the haze.

In Kuala Lumpur, the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Education Department announced that all educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) will conduct in-person classes as usual, even though all outdoor activities are to be postponed.

In Putrajaya, the Federal Territory of Putrajaya Education Department said all schools under its jurisdiction will operate as usual, with students encouraged to wear face masks while at school.

In Selangor, the State Education Department (JPN) announced that all educational institutions under its purview will operate as usual. School administrators are instructed to continuously monitor the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings provided by the Department of Environment and to pay special attention to high-risk students.

In Negeri Sembilan, the State Education Department (JPN) said all MOE educational institutions in the state will operate as usual; however, outdoor activities must be halted if the API reading exceeds 100.

Students are advised to wear face masks particularly those experiencing respiratory symptoms or belonging to high-risk groups while the End-of-Academic-Session Assessments (UASA) scheduled to take place during this period are to be postponed.

In Melaka, the State Education Department (JPN) announced that all educational institutions under its jurisdiction will operate as usual, with all outdoor activities postponed. In the state of Pahang, all schools in the districts of Bentong, Bera, Maran, and Temerloh will operate tomorrow; however, all outdoor activities are suspended.

Meanwhile, the Penang State Education Department has announced that all educational institutions in the state will operate as usual, with schools required to ensure an adequate supply of drinking water for the school community.

Education Departments in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Penang, are also allowing parents or guardians who are concerned about their children’s health to keep them home from school, provided that the school is notified accordingly.

Yesterday, Minister of Education Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said decisions regarding school closures due to the haze are made collectively by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Ministry of Health (MOH), and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), drawing upon their respective areas of expertise.

She noted that such decisions take into account air quality monitoring and health risks to students, as well as the potential impact on learning should schools remain closed for an extended period. — Bernama

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吉隆坡、布城、雪兰莪、森美兰、马六甲、彭亨和槟城的学校明天将照常上课，但户外活动因雾霾而推迟。

建议学生，尤其是高风险学生，佩戴口罩，学期末评估（UASA）将推迟进行。

如果家长担心孩子的健康，可以让他们待在家中，但必须通知学校。

吉隆坡，10月21日——吉隆坡和布城联邦直辖区以及雪兰莪、森美兰、马六甲、彭亨和槟城的学校明天将照常上课；然而，由于雾霾，所有户外活动都被推迟。

吉隆坡联邦直辖区教育局宣布，教育部下属所有教育机构将照常进行面授课程，尽管所有户外活动都将推迟。

布城联邦直辖区教育局表示，其管辖下的所有学校将照常运作，并鼓励学生在校期间佩戴口罩。

雪兰莪州教育局宣布，其管辖下的所有教育机构将照常运作。学校管理人员被指示持续监测环境局提供的空气污染指数（API）读数，并特别关注高风险学生。

森美兰州教育局表示，该州所有教育部下属教育机构将照常运作；但是，如果空气污染指数（API）读数超过 100，则必须停止户外活动。

建议学生佩戴口罩，尤其是有呼吸道症状或属于高风险群体的学生。同时，原定于在此期间举行的学期末评估（UASA）将推迟进行。

马六甲州教育局宣布，其管辖范围内的所有教育机构将照常运作，但所有户外活动将暂停。彭亨州文冬、百乐、马兰和淡马鲁县的所有学校将于明日正常上课，但所有户外活动均已暂停。

与此同时，槟城州教育局宣布，该州所有教育机构将照常运作，学校须确保为学校社区提供充足的饮用水。

吉隆坡和布城联邦直辖区，以及雪兰莪州、森美兰州、马六甲州和槟城州的教育部门也允许担心孩子健康的家长或监护人让孩子待在家中不去上学，前提是学校已收到相应的通知。

昨天，教育部长拿督斯里法德琳娜·西迪克表示，有关因烟霾而停课的决定是由教育部、卫生部和自然资源及环境可持续发展部共同做出的，他们会根据各自的专业知识做出决定。

她指出，此类决定会考虑空气质量监测和学生健康风险，以及学校长期关闭可能对学习造成的影响。——马新社

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