Child safety a priority in facing the increasingly worrying haze threat
THE health and safety of children continue to be the government's priority in facing the increasingly worrying threat of cross-border haze. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the government would not ...
The government's top priority remains safeguarding children amid the rising threat of cross-border haze, a fact underscored by the potential temporary closure of early education institutions if Air Pollution Index (API) levels pose a serious risk. Health Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri emphasized this stance, highlighting the need for a Sarawak-like approach to mitigate the dangers of haze smoke, especially for children and vulnerable populations.
She stressed the importance of meticulous planning if such closures are necessary to ensure uninterrupted learning and cater to children's needs.
Sarawak recently faced a surge in haze conditions, with 10 areas recording unhealthy API readings due to smoke from Kalimantan. At its peak, Serian reported an API of 191, while Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman, and Sarikei followed with readings of 181, 178, 174, and 171, respectively. Bukit Rambai in Melaka was the sole other area outside Sarawak to register an unhealthy level at 140.
This deteriorating air quality followed the closure of 591 schools across 10 District Education Offices in Sarawak due to worsening haze conditions.
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