Haze: 30 schools in Lubok Antu to close from tomorrow
KUCHING (Aug 27): Thirty schools in Lubok Antu will be temporarily closed from tomorrow due to unhealthy air quality caused by haze. The Sarawak Education Department (JPN Sarawak) said in a statement that the closure involves 28 primary schools with a total of 2,242 pupils and two secondary schools with 1,793 students. It said the [...] The post Haze: 30 schools in Lubok Antu to close from…
KUCHING (Aug 27): Thirty schools in Lubok Antu will temporarily close starting tomorrow due to unhealthy air quality from haze, according to the Sarawak Education Department. The decision, based on Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, affects 28 primary schools with 2,242 pupils and two secondary schools with 1,793 students. JPN Sarawak prioritizes the welfare and safety of pupils, especially during hot and unexpected weather conditions.
The API reading in Lubok Antu reached 200 at 8pm today, after increasing to 210 at 4pm. JPN Sarawak emphasized that schools must follow prescribed standard operating procedures and refer to the Education Ministry's Circular No. 1 of 2019 for health and safety measures during critical haze conditions. All educational institutions under JPN Sarawak are advised to comply with guidelines under the Education Ministry's Circular No. 3 of 2023 for outdoor activities during hot weather, and to monitor air quality through the Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS).
The department urged institutions to follow Health Ministry recommendations for safeguarding the health of pupils and staff.
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