Melaka schools to remain open amid haze, outdoor activities suspended if API exceeds 100

MELAKA, Oct 26 — All educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Melaka will operate as usual tomorrow, said the Melaka State Education Department.

In a statement, the Melaka Education Department announced that outdoor classroom activities may proceed as usual in areas recording an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading below 100.

However, the department stated that all outdoor activities, including physical education, co-curricular and sports activities, camps, celebrations, assemblies, and activities in open halls, must be suspended if the API reading exceeds 100, in line with MOE Circular No. 1 of 2019.

“The End-of-Session Academic Assessment (UASA) will continue according to the schedule set by each school, including internal examinations.

“Schools are also urged to exercise due consideration for students unable to attend for health reasons, including permitting them to sit for the examinations at a later date,” the statement read.

The department also advised students to wear face masks, particularly those experiencing respiratory symptoms or belonging to high-risk groups.

“Parents and guardians concerned about the effects of the haze on their children’s health may choose not to send them to school, provided they inform the school.

“Parents, guardians, and all members of the education community are advised to refer to the Melaka Education Department’s official channels for the latest information on the operation of educational institutions,” the statement read.

Meanwhile, the Pahang Education Department announced in a statement that all schools in the state will operate as usual starting tomorrow, with any changes to be communicated from time to time through the respective District Education Offices. — Bernama

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马六甲，10月26日讯——马六甲州教育局表示，马六甲州所有隶属于教育部（MOE）的教育机构将于明日照常运作。

马六甲教育局在一份声明中宣布，空气污染指数（API）读数低于 100 的地区，户外课堂活动可以照常进行。

然而，教育部表示，如果空气污染指数（API）读数超过 100，则所有户外活动，包括体育课、课外活动、体育活动、露营、庆祝活动、集会和露天场所的活动，都必须暂停，这符合教育部 2019 年第 1 号通告的规定。

“学期末学术评估（UASA）将按照各学校制定的时间表继续进行，包括校内考试。

声明中还写道：“学校也被敦促对因健康原因无法参加考试的学生给予充分考虑，包括允许他们稍后参加考试。”

该部门还建议学生佩戴口罩，特别是那些出现呼吸道症状或属于高风险群体的学生。

“如果家长或监护人担心雾霾对孩子健康的影响，可以选择不送孩子上学，但前提是他们要通知学校。

声明中写道：“建议家长、监护人以及所有教育界人士参考马六甲州教育局的官方渠道，以获取有关教育机构运作的最新信息。”

与此同时，彭亨州教育局发表声明宣布，该州所有学校将于明日起照常上课，如有任何变动，将通过各区教育局不时发布通知。——马新社

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