KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has instructed state education departments (JPN), district education offices (PPD) and all educational institutions under its jurisdiction to continue monitoring the current haze situation in their respective locations to determine further action.

It said the directive includes immediately suspending all outdoor activities, including outdoor gatherings and sports, particularly in areas with Air Pollutant Index (API) readings exceeding 100.

“The ministry is always monitoring the situation and prioritises the welfare, health and safety of students, especially when facing unexpected haze conditions.

“The haze situation has also resulted in several locations posting unhealthy API readings,” it said in a statement today.