Fadhlina calls on parents and schools to follow official haze updates as Sarawak shuts 647 schools
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has urged parents and school communities to fo...
Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has urged parents and school communities in Sarawak to follow the official updates from the Sarawak State Education Department (JPN) regarding the haze situation in the state, prioritizing the health and safety of children. The closure of 647 primary and secondary schools in Sarawak for five days began on Monday, September 7, as the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in several areas have reached unhealthy levels.
The affected schools include 563 primary schools with 108,477 pupils and 84 secondary schools with 90,082 students. Teaching and Learning at Home (PdPR) has been implemented during this period. Meanwhile, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has approved the proclamation of a state of emergency in Serian, Sarawak, due to the haze condition endangering public health and safety.
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