MOE reverts to haze plan: Schools shut at API 200, outdoor classes at 100, parents may keep kids home
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has reverted to the National Haze Action Plan (PTJK) guidel...
On October 15, Malaysia's Ministry of Education (MOE) has reinstated the National Haze Action Plan (PTJK) guidelines in response to deteriorating air quality. The plan dictates that schools must be closed immediately when the Air Pollutant Index (API) reaches 200, while outdoor classroom activities are to be suspended when the API exceeds 100.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek disclosed that parents are allowed to keep their children at home if they feel the haze condition could impact their health, given they inform the school administration. She emphasized that the decision to return to PTJK guidelines was a collective choice made after consultations with relevant agencies, including the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), given the complexity of the issue involving health, air quality, and disaster management.
Fadhlina acknowledged the concerns raised by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, as well as parents' feedback regarding school closures, learning gaps, and childcare difficulties. She highlighted the importance of considering the varying health conditions among students, including those with asthma or respiratory issues, while stressing the MOE's commitment to minimizing learning loss.
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