Schools can close if API exceeds 200 - deputy education minister

BernamaPublished: Oct 7, 2023 4:26 AM

Schools in areas with an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of more than 200 can be closed immediately without waiting for the approval of the District Education Office.

Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying said all heads of schools were reminded to always monitor the API reading in their areas through the Environment Department’s website.

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