Jerebu: Semua institusi pendidikan bawah KPM di Selangor tutup esok

Selangor's education institutions affected by haze will close starting tomorrow, according to a statement from the Selangor Education Department. The closure is in line with a notification from the Ministry of Education (KPM) earlier today, indicating that all educational institutions under KPM in areas recording air pollution index (API) readings exceeding 180 will be closed starting tomorrow. This includes the complete closure of schools from October 9 until further notice by the Selangor Education Department.

Schools are required to conduct home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) to ensure continuity of student learning, said Education Department Director Wan Nor Ashikin Abu Kassim in a statement. Teachers and management members will continue to work from home throughout the closure period, following the guidance and needs of the situation.

Earlier, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, advised schools in high haze-affected regions to close in the wake of prolonged API readings between 150 and 180, emphasizing the paramount importance of student and learner safety and health during the national crisis. Subsequently, the Director of Education, Azam Ahmad, announced the closure of all KPM under institutions in areas with API readings exceeding 180.

Educational institutions in regions recording API readings above 150 for three consecutive days will also close starting Monday. Schools are also required to ensure the continuity of teaching and learning processes using appropriate methods, taking into account students' capabilities, access, and needs, as well as teacher preparedness.