TS 21.10.2026 JOINT REVIEW A MUST FOR SCHOOLS

Oct 21, 2026

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Decision-making to close schools amid haze relies on joint assessment led by the Education, Health, and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministries. The Education Minister highlights the need for balanced air-quality and health guidance, supported by expert advice and student safety considerations, especially if closures extend. Air Pollutant Index data from the Department of Environment’s APIMS portal reports multiple Malaysian areas breaching unhealthy levels, with Kuala Lumpur’s Batu Muda topping the readings.

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SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKAN BPPDP, Kementerian Pendidikan Aras SB-4, Blok E8, Kompleks E, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62604 Putrajaya. Tel : 03-8884 6425 TARIKH : 21 OKTOBER 2026 (RABU) SERITA HARIAN O UTUSAN M'SIA O N. STRAITS TIMESC] THE STARjZJ SINAR HARIANCJ _ - •• am f · · ool ;􀀞Glosu ·res during hla􀀟e 􀀠 decided ,b_y three ministries. Ts ;;.1/,ofJ..o-;:;-i . pc;,,1 • · . , -KUALA LUMPUR: Any decisfon cause," said Fadhlina. -to close schools due to the- ongo- "lt · requires a balanced ing haze will be rrtade jointly by approach guided by expert the Education, Health, and Natu- advice," she said after launching ral Resources and Environmental an anti-bullying. literacy pro- . Sustainability Ministries, says - gramme, Bemama reported. Datuk SeriFadhlina Sidek. Meanwhile, ·zs areas nation The Education Minister said wide recorded unhealthy Air joint decisions would rely on air Pollutant Index' (API) levels as of quality data and health · ass􀂗ss- . 6pm yesterday, with Batu Muda mentstoprioritise student [safety. in](safety. in) Kuala Lumpur topping the She noted that authorities must chart at 173. [also weigti potential learning lQ.ss](also weigti potential learning lQ.ss) According to the Department of · if closures are prolonged. -Environment's APIMS portal, five. . ''These three ministries meet stations in Selangor breached .regularly to make informed d'eci- unhealthy levels: Johan Setiasions based on technical exper- (171), Petaling Jaya and Shah tise. · Alam (169 each), Klang (164), and "We hope the haze does not Banting (162). persist, as we recognise the dis- Elsewhere in the. Federal ruption prolo!:lged closures Territories, -Cheras hit 168 and " SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKAN BPPDP, Kementerian Pendidikan Aras SB-4, Blok E8, Kompleks E, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62604 Putrajaya. Tel : 03-8884 6425 TARIKH : 21 OKTOBER 2026 (RABU) SERITA HARIAN CJ UTUSAN M'SIA CJ N. STRAITS TIMES□ THE STARjZ:] SINAR HARIAN□ Running as􀀘sual: A Rapid KL LRT coach passing by with the shrouded Kuala Lumpur skyline in the background. -AZMAN GHANI/The Star Putrajaya reacned 163. Seven stations in Johor logged unhealthy air, led by Larkin (159), Pasir Gudang (156), and All protected: Students returning to school wearing face masks in Johor Baru amid the haze situation.. -Bernama Kata Tinggi (156). In Negri Sembilan, Nilai registered 165, Seremban 160, and Port Dickson . 154. Melaka .saw Bukit Rambai hit 166, with Alor Gajah and Bandaraya Melaka tied at,157. · . In Perak, Tasek Ipoh recorded 154, Pegoh Ipoh 135, and Tanjung Mallin 112, while Paka in 􀂑Terengganu posted 155. A total of 35 areas recorden. , moderate API readings, while, eight recorded good readings. ..... API readings of zero to 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, -and readings above 300 hazardous.

FAQs

Which ministries are involved in deciding whether to close schools during haze?

The Education, Health, and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministries make the decisions jointly.

What factors guide the decision to close schools?

Authorities rely on air quality and health assessment, prioritizing student safety and using balanced guidance supported by expert advice.

How are air quality levels classified based on the API readings?

Zero to 50 is good, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and above 300 hazardous.

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