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Most of the 68 nationwide stations recorded “unhealthy” API readings at 5.40pm, with none reporting “good” air quality. In Perak, three areas were ordered shut, while other states and educational activities were assessed for haze response measures, including postponing or modifying outdoor activities. 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\nParents told toMokhtar said the Air PollutantDatuk Seri Dr Noor Azuan AbuIndex(API)reading at the TasekOsman said the arrangementfollow statemonitoring station in Ipohwould be reviewed as conditionsreached 180 at 11am.education dept'schanged.With the closures,he said,\"The duration depends on thechannels for updateshome-based teaching and learn-situation,\"he said after the UMing would be implemented.Mastery in Innovative TeachingParents and guardians are ad-Colloquium x International Uni-vised to follow the department'sversity Carnival on E-LearningZAHRATULHAYAT MAT ARIFofficial channels for updates on2026.AND AUDREYDERMAWANwhen schools will reopen.Present were Higher EducationIPOHIn Penang,schools will remainsecretary-general Datuk Drnews@nst.com.myopen as usual,but all.outdoor ac-Aminuddin Hassim and deputyti24 G iotivities have been be postponed.vice-chancellor Professor Dr Has-ORE schools and in-The Penang Education Depart-niza Zaman Huri.stitutions under thement said it was monitoring APIAminuddin said the ministryEducation Ministryreadings at stations in Minden,could not order a blanket closurewere ordered closedSeberangJaya,Seberang Prai andof universities as air quality con-yesterday as the air quality wors-.Balik Pulau.ditions varied across the country.ened nationwide.It added that educational in-He said the ministry hoped ac-Three areas in Perak joined Se-stitutions must act if haze con-tivities outside lecture hallslangor,Johor,Negri Sembilan,ditions reached or exceededwould be assessed according toMelaka,Kuala Lumpur and Pu-guidelines,including modifying,each institution's needs.trajaya,as well as Rompin in Pa-postponingorcancelling outdoorBernama reported that child-hang,in closing schools overactivities.care centres nationwide were ad-health fears due to the haze en-In Kuala Lumpur,Universitivisedto haltoutdoor activities.veloping the country.Malayasaidclasses wouldbe con-The Women,Family and Com-They were Kinta Utara,Kintaducted online or in hybrid modemunity Development Ministry;Selatan and Kuala Kangsar.from Monday if haze conditions.through the Welfare Department,Perak Education Departmentremained at currentlevels.said if conditions permitteddirector Zulkafli MohamedVice-chancellor Professor childcare centres to operate,op-  \nTARIKH:10 OKTOBER 2026(SABTU)  \nBERITA HARIAN  UTUSAN M'SIA □  N.STRAITS TIME  \nThe majority of the 68 stations nationwide recorded 'unhealthy’AirPollutant Index readings at 5.40pm yesterday.NSTP PIC BY HAZREENMOHAMAD  \nerators and parents should dis-cuss and determine suitable carearrangements based onlocal con-ditions,family needs and the bestinterests of the children.  \n\"This approach is crucial toensure children's welfare issafeguarded without disregard-ing the needs of parents,partic-ularly those who are employed,”it said.  \nThe majority of the 68 stationsnationwide recorded“un-healthy”API readings at 5.40pmyesterday,down by one from themorning's readings.  \nAccording to the API Manage-ment System,36stations recorded“unhealthy”API readings,withthe remainder being“moderate”.  \nNo area in the country reported“good”air quality level.  \nPasir Gudang had the highestAPI reading at 190,followed bySerembanat 189.Bukit Rambai inMelaka and Segamat recordedreadings of 187.  \nOther areas returning readingsabove 180 were Larkin(185),Nilai(183),Bandaraya Melaka and  \nTangkak(both 183),Tasek Ipoh(182),Alor Gajah in Melaka(181)and Johan Setia in Selangor(181).  \nCheras had a reading of 177,asdid Batu Pahat,followed by Pegohin Ipoh and Kluang(both 176),andShah Alam,Pengerang and KotaTinggi(all 175).  \nThose with API readings in the170s were Tanjung Malim andPort Dickson(both 174),Batu Mu-dain Kuala Lumpur(172)and Pu-trajaya(170).  \nFour areas had API readingsabove 160,which were PetalingJaya(167),Klang(167),Banting(166)and Rompin(162)","cbCaikkbE5aX32wc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikkbE5aX32wc","pdf",688138,"English","# Worsening air quality and API readings\n## School 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