IPOH, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- All education institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) within the Kinta Utara, Kinta Selatan and Kuala Kangsar District Education Offices (PPD) have been ordered to close immediately, following an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 180 recorded at Tasek Ipoh monitoring station as of 11 am today.
General : Haze: MOEÂ Education Institutions In Kinta Utara, Kinta Selatan, And Kuala Kangsar Closed With Immediate Effectâ Perak Education Dept
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- Perak State Education director Zulkafli Mohamed Mokhtar said in a statement today that all the affected schools and education institutions are to remain closed for the stipulated period.
- Consequently, Zulkafli said schools must continue to monitor the current situation and prioritise the safety, health, and well-being of students and the education community.
- The Perak State Education Department remains focused on the safety, health, and well-being of students and the education community, with today's closures affecting 362 schools, 154,404 students, 14,619 teachers, and 2,094 support staff.
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