KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Education (MOE) has reverted to the National Haze Action Plan (PTJK) guidelines, which mandate the immediate closure of schools when the Air Pollutant Index (API) reaches 200, following input from various relevant agencies.
General : MOEReverts To PTJK Guidelines On Closure Of Schools After Haze API Index Reaches 200 - Fadhlina
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- Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that under the PTJK, all outdoor classroom activities must also be halted when the API exceeds 100.
- She noted that the decision to return to the PTJK guidelines was made after discussions with related agencies, including taking into account views from the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) that haze management must be guided by the said plan.
- Therefore, she said the ministry called upon all relevant agencies such as the Ministry of Health, the Department of Environment (DOE), and the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) for discussions, as the issue involves health, air quality, and disaster management that require their expertise.
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