SHAH ALAM: The Primary Religious School Assessment Examination (PSRA), scheduled to begin next Monday, may be postponed if the haze situation in Selangor worsens.
Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the matter would be reviewed based on the current situation, including reports from the Malaysian Meteorological Department regarding weather and environmental conditions.
“We will look at the situation. If conditions become more critical, we will review the matter.
“I cannot make an immediate decision because, ultimately, we need to refer to the Meteorological Department’s reports to assess the weather and environmental conditions,” he said.
He said this after the Bicara Perdana programme held in conjunction with Malaysia Day 2026 at Dewan Al Jazari, Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, here yesterday.
According to Amirudin, the state government also has certain parameters to determine follow-up action regarding the haze situation, including school closures when the Air Pollutant Index reading reaches 200.
“If it reaches 200, we will ask schools to close. If it reaches 300, we will seek a declaration of an emergency.”
“These are established criteria. Once the reading reaches 200, we will ask schools to close, or schools may decide to suspend activities or send the pupils home,” he said.
Meanwhile, Amirudin noted that winds were carrying smoke from a neighbouring country into Selangor, contributing to the haze.
He said that based on reports from the Meteorological Department, the haze was expected to persist until mid-October, depending on changes in the monsoon winds.
He said the state government would continue monitoring the situation before taking any action regarding schooling and examinations.
“Outdoor activities for school pupils will also be stopped or restricted if the situation worsens to prevent adverse health effects,” he added.
