PETALING JAYA: In the latest development, Selangor schools in eight districts will now be closed on Friday (Oct 16).
In a statement at 6.30pm on Thursday (Oct 15), the Selangor Education Department said all schools under the administration of the Klang District Education Office (PPD), Kuala Selangor PPD, Kuala Langat PPD, Hulu Langat PPD, Gombak PPD, Sepang PPD, Petaling Perdana PPD and Petaling Utama PPD will not operate on the said date.
However, schools under the administration of the Hulu Selangor PPD and Sabak Bernam PPD will operate as usual. Nevertheless, all outdoor activities are prohibited in both districts.
"Parents, guardians, students and all members of the education community are advised to take note of this announcement and refer to the official channels of the Selangor State Education Department for the latest information," the statement read.
It added that any changes to the status of school operations will be announced through the official channels of the Selangor State Education Department.
Earlier on Thursday, the Selangor Education Department announced that all schools in Selangor will operate as usual on Friday.
It said all outdoor activities remain postponed amid the current haze and students attending school are encouraged to wear face masks as a precaution.
In separate statements, all educational institutions under the Education Ministry in Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak and Putrajaya will also be operating on Friday (Oct 16).
As of 7pm on Thursday, 33 areas recorded unhealthy air quality readings, with Klang in Selangor registering the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 194.
Based on the Environment Department’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (Apims), the other areas in Selangor recording unhealthy API readings were Johan Setia (192), followed by Shah Alam (180), Banting (172), Petaling Jaya (170) and Kuala Selangor (161).
