Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang and Penang schools resume Oct 19, masks encouraged

In Selangor, the State Education Department (JPN) announced that schools will reopen on October 19 and resume normal operations. However, outdoor activities have been suspended, and students are encouraged to wear face masks. School administrators are required to keep track of the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings and pay extra attention to high-risk students.

Parents who have concerns about their children's health may choose not to send them to school, but they must inform the school. In Negeri Sembilan, the End-of-Academic-Session Examinations (UASA) scheduled for this period have been postponed and will be rescheduled by individual schools due to the haze. All outdoor activities must be halted if the API reading exceeds 100.

In Melaka, school administrators must monitor the API readings from the Department of Environment (DOE) and keep an eye on high-risk students. Parents and guardians should regularly check official communication channels from the Melaka JPN or the schools themselves for accurate and up-to-date information. In Pahang, schools in the Bentong district will continue operating as normal, but outdoor activities are postponed until further notice.

All other schools in the state are also operating as usual, with any changes in the school's operation announced through official Pahang State Education Department channels and District Education Offices. Penang's Penang Education Department (JPNPP) has urged students to wear face masks and stay hydrated while requesting schools to ensure a sufficient supply of drinking water.

The JPNPP will keep monitoring air quality developments to prioritize the safety, health, and well-being of students and the educational community.