Schools to close when API hits 200


PETALING JAYA: Schools in Selangor are reminded to close immediately once the Air Pollutant Index (API) goes over 200.

In a statement, the Selangor Education Department said school authorities must act as per the Education Ministry circular KPM 1/2019.According to the circular, once the API is more than 200, all classes must be stopped immediately, with school heads relaying the information to the district Education office.

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