KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim has called for schools in haze-hit areas to close if Air Pollutant Index (API) readings go above a range of 150 to 180 for a prolonged period.
The King expressed concern over the health and safety of schoolchildren and students amid the haze affecting the country, urging the Education Ministry to give serious attention to the situation.
“Appropriate measures must be taken by the relevant ministries and agencies to protect schoolchildren and students, including senior citizens and patients with respiratory illnesses.
“Always take precautions to safeguard your health, including wearing face masks and reducing outdoor activities due to the haze,” His Majesty said.
