Air quality acceptable for now, Kedah schools to open as usual tomorrow

Alor Setar, October 10 — Kedah's educational institutions will resume normal operations tomorrow, as air quality remains safe according to current Air Pollutant Index (API) readings. The Kedah State Education Department (JPN) stated that API readings at all monitoring areas in the state were below 100 at 2 pm today. This assessment is subject to any further directives from the Ministry of Education and relevant authorities.

The Kedah JPN expressed gratitude for His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim's concerns about student and education personnel's safety, health, and welfare amid the haze affecting various parts of the country. The department reminded school administrators and institutions to stay vigilant and monitor API readings through official Department of Environment channels, taking necessary measures to ensure the well-being of students and personnel.

Schools should also closely monitor students and personnel showing signs of health issues, particularly those sensitive to air quality. The Kedah JPN will continue to monitor the haze situation and coordinate with District Education Offices and institutions based on the latest readings and official directives.