Haze: Schools in Perak, Negeri Sembilan to reopen tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, October 11 — Schools in three districts of Perak and all educational institutions across Negeri Sembilan are set to resume regular activities tomorrow. This comes after a review of air quality conditions, as stated by the Perak Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman, Datuk Khairudin Abu Hanipah.

Schools in Kinta Utara, Kinta Selatan, and Kuala Kangsar districts were cleared to reopen following Air Pollutant Index (API) readings that remained below 150 at all monitoring stations, according to Bernama. The closure of these schools began last Friday due to unhealthy air quality in the affected areas.

Khairudin expressed optimism about the improved conditions compared to the previous few days, hoping that the weather would remain favorable for students to continue their schooling without interruptions. However, he cautioned the public against spreading misinformation about school reopenings, asserting that official announcements would only be made by the state Education Department.

In Negeri Sembilan, the state's Education Department announced that all educational institutions under its purview will operate as usual on Monday. They advised schools to continuously monitor air quality and adhere to the guidelines to ensure the safety of pupils and staff. The department also suggested that students wear face masks, especially those with respiratory issues or belonging to high-risk groups.

Both departments emphasized their ongoing monitoring of the situation and promised to relay any updates through their official communication channels.