Bintulu schools go online till Sept 11 as haze pushes API past 200
KUCHING, Sept 6 — A total of 54 primary schools and nine secondary schools in Bintulu Division, comprising the Bin...
From September 6, 54 primary schools and nine secondary schools in Bintulu Division, spanning the Bintulu and Tatau/Sebauh districts, will be temporarily closed due to the severe haze. The schools, accommodating 22,476 primary students and 17,268 secondary students, will remain closed from September 7 to 11, 2026. The Sarawak Education Department announced the decision based on continuous monitoring and Air Pollutant Index (API) readings of 206, indicating a "very unhealthy" level as of 8 pm yesterday.
A total of 617 primary schools and 93 secondary schools across 14 districts facing cross-border haze in Sarawak have been affected.
Home-Based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) will be implemented during the closure period. The department urged schools to adhere to standard operating procedures and prioritize the health of students and teachers. They also emphasized the importance of staying updated on API levels through the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (Apims) and following recommendations from the Ministry of Health to safeguard the well-being of students and education personnel.
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