Putrajaya urges parents, childcare operators to discuss contingencies before haze closures hit

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 9 — The Social Welfare Department (JKM) and the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) have urged childcare centre operators and parents to discuss and plan for contingencies as the nationwide haze worsens. JKM advised that centers able to operate should adjust their services based on local air quality and family needs to ensure children's welfare and parents' needs.

Mandatory outdoor activities have been halted to reduce exposure to hazardous airborne particulates. Operators and parents are advised to monitor official hourly Air Pollutant Index (API) updates from the Department of Environment (DOE) and adhere to health advisories issued by the Ministry of Health.