PUTRAJAYA: The government is considering whether to scale down or relocate the National Day celebrations this weekend as the haze continues to affect several parts of the country,” says government spokesperson Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.
Fahmi, who is also the Communications Minister, said the Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) will meet the relevant ministries and agencies on Wednesday (Aug 26) evening to assess weather projections and determine the necessary measures to ensure the safety and health of spectators and participants.
“Tan Sri KSN will review the matter together with the Communications Ministry, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES), the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the Education and Health Ministry and others to assess, examine, and decide based on weather projections for the next five to six days,” he said.
“This is also to protect the 1,500 secondary school students participating in human graphics performance from three states.
Fahmi, however, said that while no cancellations are expected, events may be relocated indoors, and indoor celebrations have also been recommended.
