JOHOR BARU: As the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in Tangkak hit 211, the Johor government has advised schools in the district to close if the air quality continues to hover above 200.
State Local Government, Urban Wellbeing and Environment Committee chairman Tan Chen Choon said the government would act as stipulated under the National Haze Action Plan to handle the situation.“Based on this development and in line with the plan, I advised the school session in Tangkak to be postponed if the API reading continues to be more than 200, ” he said in a statement here on Saturday .
Tan pointed out that the district Education Office and schools have been told to follow closely the DoE's latest readings of API in Tangkak. He also advised the public to take precautionary steps like reducing outdoor activities, wearing masks and getting medical attention if they were affected by the air quality.A check on the API readings on DOE's website showed an increase of API levels in the state.
As of 1pm, Tangkak is the worst hit with 211, Kluang , Batu Pahat , Larkin , Pasir Gudang , Kota Tinggi , and Pengerang . An API reading of between 0 and 50 is good, 51 to 100 , 101 to 200 , 201 to 300 , while 301 and above is deemed hazardous.
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