Ministry leaving it to experts on when to close schools


KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry will leave it to experts to decide on the haze levels that should lead to school closure.

Under current regulations, no outdoor activity is allowed in schools when the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings hit 150 (unhealthy). Schools are closed when it reaches 200 (very unhealthy).

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