Jerebu: Tiada taska diarah tutup, aktiviti luar dihentikan

Following the recent unrest, all outdoor activities have been suspended in Kuching, Malaysia, to reduce children's exposure to polluted air. However, the decision not to shut down all child-care centers, or taskas, takes into account the needs of parents who rely on these services while working. Mother-of-two Nancy Shukri, Malaysia's Minister for Women, Family and Community Development, explained that parents are given the choice to send their children to taskas, especially in areas where schools have been closed due to high air pollution indexes (IPU).

The minister acknowledged that some parents cannot leave their children at home without supervision, so they may discuss with their employers or the individual taska providers the necessary steps to take. However, the most important rule is that children must not be allowed to play outside. After completing the Empowerus 2026 program, which focuses on empowering leaders with sustainable, resilient, and ethical leadership skills, Nancy advised parents to take their children for a medical check-up if they show symptoms of illness during the ongoing unrest.