Serian haze worsens as API hits 221, 108 schools to close
AIR quality in Serian deteriorated further this morning, with the Air Pollutant Index (API) reaching 221, placing the Sarawak district in the very unhealthy category and prompting the temporary closure of all schools in the area. Data from the Malays...
The Sarawak Education Department has ordered the temporary closure of 34 schools in Lundu District due to haze, according to a statement by JPNS. The affected schools consist of 31 primary institutions and three secondary schools. The decision was made based on Air Pollutant Index (API) readings taken at 8am, which were 223 and increased to 224 by 9am.
During the closure, teaching and learning will be carried out via Home-Based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) as per Ministry of Education Circular Letter No. 8 of 2016. Schools near districts recording API readings above 200 are encouraged to implement PdPR, considering the health and safety of students. JPNS has advised schools to resume operations if API readings show a downward trend and fall below 200.
Compliance with the Ministry of Education Circular Letter No. 1 of 2019 and prioritization of student and teacher health are emphasized. Schools are instructed to monitor API readings through the Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal and adhere to recommendations from the Ministry of Health.
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