BATU PAHAT, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The closure of schools, kindergartens and nurseries in the district following a ‘very unhealthy’ Air Pollutant Index (API) reading has received strong support from Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA) and parents, who regard the move as necessary to protect students’ health and safety.
General : Haze: Parents, PTA Back Batu Pahat School Closure
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- SMK Dato’ Bentara Luar PTA deputy president Mohd Hamidi Mad Tap said the move was appropriate to minimise students’ exposure to respiratory health risks caused by the haze.
- Mohd Hamidi said the school and PTA had assured parents that students’ academic progress would not be affected, as PdPR would be conducted according to procedures set by the Education Ministry through official platforms such as Google Classroom, WhatsApp and Telegram.
- Yesterday, the Batu Pahat District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) ordered the closure of all schools, kindergartens and nurseries in the district from today after the API reached a ‘very unhealthy’ reading of 203 at 8 pm.
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