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Penang schools told to monitor air quality as haze conditions deteriorate
The Penang Education Department has issued heightened alert protocols to all district offices as air pollution levels rise across the state. Schools have been instructed to remain vigilant and ready to implement contingency measures.
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GEORGE TOWN — The Penang Education Department (JPNPP) has directed all District Education Offices (PPD) throughout the state to maintain heightened vigilance as haze conditions worsen in the region.
The alert comes as air quality indices have shown a declining trend, prompting education authorities to ensure schools are prepared to respond swiftly to any deterioration in atmospheric conditions. District offices have been tasked with monitoring air quality readings and maintaining regular communication with their respective schools.
Schools are expected to be ready to implement contingency measures, including the potential suspension of outdoor activities and, if necessary, temporary closures should air quality reach hazardous levels. The department has advised administrators to keep parents informed of any developments and ensure students have access to indoor facilities during periods of poor air quality.
Authorities have not specified which districts are most affected by the current haze situation. The alert underscores the ongoing environmental challenges facing Penang and the broader region during haze season, when transboundary pollution becomes a recurring concern for public health officials and educational institutions.