ALOR SETAR, Oct 23 – All outdoor activities and classes at Universiti Utara Malaysia were cancelled Thursday classes from morning up to midnight due to the very unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading Kedah. UUM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Seri Dr Mohamed Mustafa Ishak said it was also advisable to postpone administrative and research activities that could pose a health risk.
He added in a statement that the university’s operations and its health services will continue as usual. According to the Department of Environment, as of noon, Alor Setar recorded a very unhealthy API reading of 247, Sungai Petani recorded 264 and Langkawi, 250.
Mohamed Mustafa also advised students and staff with health problems to seek treatment at the university health centre. Further information can be obtained by calling the UUM haze operations room at the health Centre at 04-9282456/2460 or its 24-hour emergency hotline at 013-5930028.
