Schools allowed to close due to haze, says Deputy Education Minister


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 19 Mar 2019

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): School administrations are allowed to close school or restrict outdoor activities without prior permission from the Education Ministry if the Air Pollutant Index (API) worsens due to haze.

Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching said schools had been given the authority to make the decision which is in the standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

INTERACTIVE: Kuala Kubu Baharu by the numbers
INTERACTIVE: Too many young healthcare workers earning below RM2,000
Parti Bersatu Sabah confident of retaining Matunggong stronghold
Reports on corruption can be made round the clock
Stability vital for growth
Barisan returning favour by backing Pakatan this round
‘Territorial Sea Act valid nationwide, including in Terengganu’
Lorry driver held for illegally dumping construction debris
Time to retrain, reskill and reenergise labour force
MACC currently probing dad – not us, say Dr M’s sons

Others Also Read