Magpie chairman Mak Chee Kin said while haze conditions can change rapidly, it would help parents, teachers and transport operators if school closures can be announced earlier, preferably by noon the day before. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: The Melaka education department has been urged to clarify conflicting air pollutant index (API) thresholds for school closures and reopening during haze periods.
The Melaka Action Group for Parents in Education (Magpie) said schools were reportedly required to close when API readings exceeded 150 but could reopen when readings fell below 200.
It said the overlapping thresholds had caused confusion among parents, particularly when API readings were between 151 and 199.
