Selangor to close schools if API readings exceed 200
ALL schools, kindergartens, and childcare centres in Selangor will be closed if the Air Pollution Index (API) reading exceeds 200. State Public Health and Environment EXCO, Jamaliah Jamaluddin, said the Selangor Education Department will continue to ...
The Selangor Education Department will monitor Air Pollution Index (API) readings and enforce school closures if the level exceeds 200, as stated by State Public Health and Environment EXCO, Jamaliah Jamaluddin. This decision aims to prioritize student safety and health during the haze period. As of 11 am, six areas in Selangor, including Johan Setia, Shah Alam, Klang, Petaling Jaya, Banting, and Kuala Selangor, recorded API readings at unhealthy levels.
The state government has prohibited open burning and will enforce strict actions against violators. The public is urged to report open burning incidents to the Department of Environment (DOE) via hotline or eComplaint application. The Selangor State Disaster Management Committee is prepared to provide face masks to districts with the highest API readings, prioritizing the neediest.
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