Penang: Schools may be ordered to close if air quality worsens
SCHOOLS in Penang will be ordered to close and switch to home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) if the Air Pollutant Index (API) reaches 200, said State Education Director Dziauddin Mat Saad. He said his department has been closely monitoring API re...
The air quality in Penang has deteriorated, with four monitoring stations reporting unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings. The state government has advised the public to take precautions, particularly those with respiratory issues, children, senior citizens, and pregnant women. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, including the impact of open burning and fires, and will continue to take necessary measures to improve air quality.
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