Selangor to close schools if API exceeds 200 as haze worsens
SHAH ALAM: Selangor will close schools, kindergartens, and childcare centres if the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading exceeds 200, according to state authorities.
Selangor schools to close if haze API level surpasses 200, warns state health officials. The Selangor Education Department will monitor API readings at schools, kindergartens, and childcare centers to decide on necessary actions. When API reading exceeds 200, schools must close per set directives, prioritizing student safety and health.
Six Selangor areas currently record unhealthy API levels, prompting state authorities to bolster preparedness against air pollution. Open burning is strictly banned, with violators facing legal consequences. The public is advised to report any open burning incidents to the Department of Environment for immediate action. The Selangor Disaster Management Committee is ready to provide face masks to affected areas based on API readings.
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