Lubok Antu and Kanowit schools close as haze pushes API past 200
KUCHING, Sept 21 — All primary and secondary schools under the Lubok Antu and Kanowit District Education Offices (...
On September 21, all primary and secondary schools in the Lubok Antu and Kanowit districts were ordered to close temporarily due to deteriorating haze. The Sarawak Education Department made this decision based on Air Pollutant Index (API) readings of 212 and 207 recorded in Kanowit and Lubok Antu respectively, both classified as 'very unhealthy'.
The department instructed schools to implement Home-Based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) in line with the Ministry of Education's Circular Letter No. 8 of 2016. They also advised headmasters and principals to consider PdPR for schools near areas with API readings above 200, prioritizing the wellbeing of students. Should the API readings improve below 200, the closure may be lifted, according to the department.
JPNS emphasized adherence to the Ministry of Education's Circular Letter No. 1 of 2019 for health and safety protocols amid critical haze. They further urged schools to monitor API readings through the Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal and follow the Ministry of Health's ongoing recommendations for student and staff health protection.
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