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MOE reverts to haze plan: Schools shut at API 200
Malaysian schools close when API hits 200, outdoor classes at 100 under haze plan.
In brief
Malaysian schools close when API hits 200, outdoor classes at 100 under haze plan. Malaysian Ministry of Education reverts to haze action plan requiring school closures at API 200 and outdoor classes suspended at API 100. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
MOE reverts to haze plan
The Ministry of Education has reverted to the National Haze Action Plan guidelines.
Schools shut at API 200
Schools must close immediately when the Air Pollutant Index reaches 200.
Outdoor classes suspended at API 100
Outdoor classroom activities halt when the API exceeds 100.
Parents may keep kids home
Parents can opt to keep children home with prior notification during haze conditions.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek emphasized specific actions for each API reading level.
“In managing the haze, specific actions must be taken for each API reading level”
Decision based on agency feedback
The decision aligns with feedback from agencies like the National Disaster Management Agency.
Balancing health and education
MOE aims to balance student health with educational needs using past MCO experience.
What to remember
Malaysian Ministry of Education reverts to haze action plan requiring school closures at API 200 and outdoor classes suspended at API 100.
