Haze: 27 schools in Tebedu to close tomorrow, says Sarawak Education Dept
KUCHING, Oct 25 — Twenty-seven schools in the Tebedu district of Serian will be closed tomorrow due to haze, follo...
Tomorrow, 27 schools in Tebedu will be temporarily closed due to the Air Pollutant Index (API) surpassing 200, with home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) put in place. The Sarawak Education Department announced the closure, which includes one secondary school and 26 primary schools, based on API readings taken at 2pm today and current haze conditions.
The department's decision aligns with the Education Ministry Circular No. 8/2016 on disaster management for teaching and learning. Teachers and support staff may work from home during the closure, while Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates will continue face-to-face classes with strict mask requirements. The measure follows Circular No. 1/2005 on haze threat preparations during exams and the 2026 Special Operations Guidelines for disaster and crisis management during examinations.
Schools near districts with API readings above 200 may also opt for PdPR. Should API readings drop below 200, schools can prepare to reopen. Tebedu, part of Serian Division, is the nearest district to the Malaysia-Indonesia border.
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