Summary
- Penang schools will move to home-based learning if the Air Pollutant Index reaches 200.
- State Education Department has established a “war room” to monitor haze conditions.
- Officials will track four monitoring stations and assess readings the evening before each school day.
- Contingency plans are also being prepared for upcoming school sports and scouting events.
GEORGE TOWN, August 28 — Penang schools will switch to home-based teaching and learning if haze conditions push the Air Pollutant Index to 200, the state Education Department said.
Director Mohamad Dziauddin Mat Saad said officials would monitor readings at Minden, Balik Pulau, Seberang Jaya and Perai, including trends the evening before school days.
A dedicated “war room” has been operating since Aug 13 to coordinate updates and early action. The department is also preparing contingency plans for the MSSM Football Championship.
And Malaysian Scout Jamboree, including possible schedule changes if air quality deteriorates.
