PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry will work with health and environmental authorities to decide on school closures due to the haze, with students' health and learning needs taken into account, says its minister, Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek.
She said decisions would be made collectively based on existing standard operating procedures (SOPs), air quality assessments and advice from relevant agencies.
"The Education Ministry does not make these decisions on its own.
"We take into account the guidelines and advice provided by the environmental and health authorities.
