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Under existing guidelines, outdoor activities are prohibited when the air pollutant index exceeds 100, deemed as 'unhealthy'. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR : The education ministry will activate home-based teaching and learning if the air pollutant index (API) reading surpasses the 'very unhealthy' level of 200. Education minister Fadhlina Sidek said this was based on existing guidelines jointly coordinated with the natural resources and environmental sustainability as well as health ministries. 'Under the guidelines, outdoor activities are prohibited when the API exceeds 100. If it goes beyond 200, home-based learning will be implemented, meaning lessons will be conducted online,' she told reporters after officiating the 2024 national-level Digital Utilisation and Technology Awards here. Fadhlina added that state education directors had been instructed to take immediate action based on the API levels. As of 4pm, the environment department's portal showed 'unhealthy' API readings of 116 in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, and 154 in Johan Setia, Selangor.
Malay Mail
9 hours ago
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If API exceeds 200, Malaysian schools will activate online learning; outdoor activities banned over API 100, says education minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Ministry of Education (MoE) will activate Home-Based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) if the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading surpasses 200, said Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said the decision follows existing guidelines jointly coordinated with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability and the Ministry of Health. 'Under the guidelines, outdoor activities are prohibited when the API exceeds 100. If it goes beyond 200, PdPR will be implemented, meaning lessons will be conducted online,' she told reporters after officiating the 2024 national-level Digital Utilisation and Technology Awards (DUTA) here today. Fadhlina added that state education directors have been instructed to take immediate action based on the API levels. As of 4 pm today, the Department of Environment's portal showed API readings of 116 in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, and 154 in Johan Setia, Selangor. According to the department, API readings between 101 and 200 may affect high-risk groups, including the elderly, children, and those with respiratory conditions. The public can check hourly updates from 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide via the website or the MyJAS EQMS app on Google Play and the App Store. — Bernama
The Sun
9 hours ago
- The Sun
MoE to enforce online learning if API exceeds 200
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MoE) will enforce Home-Based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) if the Air Pollutant Index (API) exceeds 200, announced Minister Fadhlina Sidek. The decision aligns with existing guidelines developed in coordination with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability and the Ministry of Health. 'Under the guidelines, outdoor activities are prohibited when the API exceeds 100. If it goes beyond 200, PdPR will be implemented, meaning lessons will be conducted online,' Fadhlina said after officiating the 2024 national-level Digital Utilisation and Technology Awards (DUTA). State education directors have been instructed to take immediate action based on API levels. As of 4 pm today, API readings stood at 116 in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, and 154 in Johan Setia, Selangor. The Department of Environment warns that API readings between 101 and 200 may impact high-risk groups, including the elderly, children, and individuals with respiratory conditions. Real-time air quality updates are available via the official portal ( or the MyJAS EQMS app on Google Play and the App Store. - Bernama
